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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During what season does the story take place?

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Flashcards

Johnsy

A young woman who is suffering from pneumonia and believes that her life is tied to the falling leaves of an ivy vine.

Sue

Johnsy's friend who is a young artist and takes care of her.

Behrman

An old painter who lives in the same building as Johnsy and Sue. He is a kind and selfless man.

The Last Leaf Belief

The idea that Johnsy's life is linked to the leaves of the ivy vine, causing her to believe she will die when the last leaf falls.

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The Painted Leaf

A leaf that Behrman paints on the wall of the building to give Johnsy hope, even though the real leaves have fallen. It symbolizes the power of hope and selflessness.

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Study Notes

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.