1. What does the doctor say about Johnsys chances of survival?
A. She will surely die.
B. Her condition is improving rapidly.
C. One out of ten. Maybe one in twenty.
D. She needs immediate surgery.
2. What is Mr. Behrmans initial reaction to Johnsys illness and her obsession?
A. He is indifferent and dismissive.
B. He is deeply concerned and offers immediate help.
C. He scolds Johnsy for her foolishness.
D. He is amused by her superstition.
3. How does Sue feel when she realizes the last leaf is painted?
A. Relieved that Johnsy will recover.
B. Sad that Mr. Behrman had to sacrifice so much.
C. Amazed by Mr. Behrmans artistic skill.
D. All of the above.
4. What is the significance of the single leaf that remains on the vine?
A. It symbolizes Johnsys fading hope.
B. It represents the resilience of nature.
C. It is a painted leaf, a symbol of sacrifice and hope.
D. It signifies the coming of winter.
5. What is the moral of the story The Last Leaf?
A. Art can be more powerful than medicine.
B. Natures beauty can inspire hope.
C. True friendship means making sacrifices for others.
D. All of the above.
6. What happens to Mr. Behrman by the end of the story?
A. He becomes a famous artist.
B. He recovers from his illness.
C. He dies from pneumonia, contracted from being out in the storm.
D. He moves to a different city.
7. What was Mr. Behrmans initial opinion of Johnsys artistic aspirations?
A. He encouraged her to paint more.
B. He thought she had great potential.
C. He dismissed her artistic ambitions as foolish.
D. He offered to mentor her.
8. What is the setting of the story The Last Leaf?
A. A small village in the countryside.
B. A bustling city in Italy.
C. A quiet neighborhood in Greenwich Village, New York.
D. A remote mountain cabin.
9. What is the primary reason Johnsy loses the will to live?
A. The severity of her illness and physical weakness.
B. The belief that she will die when the last leaf falls.
C. The loneliness and lack of visitors.
D. The cold weather outside.
10. What is the central theme of the story The Last Leaf?
A. The beauty of nature and its changing seasons.
B. The power of friendship and sacrifice in overcoming adversity.
C. The importance of art and its role in healing.
D. The struggle against poverty and social inequality.
11. How does Sues attitude towards Johnsys illness change throughout the story?
A. She remains consistently optimistic.
B. She becomes increasingly despairing.
C. She transitions from worry to hope after Johnsys recovery.
D. She initially tries to be cheerful but eventually gives up.
12. What does Sue do to try and cheer Johnsy up?
A. She paints a beautiful picture for her.
B. She tells her funny stories.
C. She draws a sketch of an ivy vine.
D. She brings her favorite food.
13. What is the masterpiece that Mr. Behrman finally paints?
A. A portrait of Sue.
B. A still life of fruit.
C. The last leaf on the ivy vine.
D. A landscape of the city.
14. What does Sue tell Johnsy about Mr. Behrmans fate?
A. He has gone to visit his family.
B. He has sold his paintings and moved away.
C. He passed away in the hospital.
D. He is still working on his masterpiece.
15. What is Mr. Behrmans lifelong dream as an artist?
A. To paint a portrait of a famous person.
B. To paint a masterpiece.
C. To earn a lot of money from his art.
D. To travel the world and paint.
16. What is the doctors prognosis for Johnsy after she starts to recover?
A. She will likely relapse.
B. Her recovery is uncertain.
C. She has a good chance of recovery if she has the will to live.
D. She will need a long period of hospitalization.
17. Which character is depicted as gruff and cynical but ultimately kind-hearted?
A. Sue
B. Johnsy
C. Mr. Behrman
D. The Doctor
18. What is the weather like on the night Mr. Behrman paints the last leaf?
A. A warm and pleasant evening.
B. A windy and rainy night with sleet.
C. A cold but clear night.
D. A foggy and damp night.
19. What does the ivy vine symbolize in the story?
A. The fleeting nature of life and beauty.
B. The cyclical nature of seasons.
C. The interconnectedness of all living things.
D. The strength of human will against nature.
20. How does Johnsys perception change after seeing the last leaf?
A. She becomes more determined to die.
B. She realizes the futility of her obsession.
C. She regains her will to live and hope.
D. She decides to become an artist herself.
21. What does Johnsy become obsessed with counting down?
A. The days until spring
B. The leaves falling from the ivy vine
C. The number of visitors she has
D. The cost of her medicine
22. What illness does Johnsy suffer from in The Last Leaf?
A. Pneumonia
B. Tuberculosis
C. Influenza
D. Bronchitis
23. When Johnsy wakes up, what does she see outside her window?
A. A tree with many green leaves.
B. A tree with only one leaf left.
C. A tree with no leaves left.
D. A tree covered in snow.
24. What is the name of the artist who painted The Last Leaf?
A. O. Henry
B. Johnsy
C. Sue
D. Mr. Behrman
25. Who is the artist in the story The Last Leaf who lives in the studio below Johnsy and Sue?
A. Johnsy
B. Sue
C. Mr. Behrman
D. Doctor
