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The Last Leaf - Short Story Quiz

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What unusual belief did Johnsy hold regarding the last leaf on the ivy vine?

She thought the leaf represented good luck.

She believed that her life was connected to the leaf's existence. (correct)

She thought the leaves were her only connection to winter.

She believed that its falling would predict the weather.

What role did Behrman play in the story?

He was an old painter who created a fake leaf. (correct)

He was an artist who had never painted before.

He was a doctor who treated Johnsy's pneumonia.

He was Johnsy's relative who took care of her.

What did Sue try to do for Johnsy?

Help her get more sleep.

Encourage her to paint.

Find a real leaf to replace the fallen ones.

Dissuade her from her negative thoughts. (correct)

How did the story resolve with respect to Johnsy's condition?

<p>She found motivation to recover after seeing the painted leaf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During what season does the story take place?

<p>Winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Last Leaf

A girl named Johnny, overlooking the brick wall of the opposite house, saw the old ivy vine almost wholly up the wall.
It was a strange winter and the leaves were falling.
Johnny was worried she would also pass away, if the last leaf fell from the vine.
A painter named Behrman painted a leaf that looked exactly like a real leaf at night.
Johnny's conditions improved and she was not as sick.
She was happy to see the leaf was painted by Behrman which brought her peace of mind.

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Test your understanding of O. Henry's poignant short story 'The Last Leaf'. This quiz will cover key themes, characters, and events that illustrate the story's message about hope and sacrifice. Perfect for literature enthusiasts or students studying American literature.