The Leaves Short Story Quiz

Which word best describes the mood of the story, "Two Leaves"?

• cheerful

• bleak

• humorous

• optimistic

What is NOT something the leaves discuss?

• How there used to be more leaves on the tree.

• How they don't know what happens after they fall.

• How the weather used to be brighter and warmer.

• How the squirrels walk on them inconsiderately.

How have things changed for the leaves?

• It is darker, colder and they are more miserable.

• It is hot now and the heat makes them uncomfortable

• It is brighter and they are enjoying the warmth

• The weather hasn't changed much so they are bored.

Which best characterizes the two leaves?

• They still think that they have many warm days ahead of them so they are happy.

• They know that they will fall soon and they are sad and concerned about it.

• They think that it will be fun to get blown off the tree and they can't wait to go for the ride.

• They are lonely at the top of the tree and excited to join their friends on the forest floor.

Why does the first leaf try to convince the second leaf that he hasn't changed much?

• He is lying to try to make them both feel better.

• He is trying to trick him from his spot.

• He honestly can't tell that the second leaf has changed much.

• He is trying to get him to share his acorn with him.

Which statement best expresses the theme of this story?

• All good things must come to an end.

• Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

• An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

If this story were to continue, which prediction would most likely occur next?

• The last leaf would hang on all winter and survive till spring.

• The last leaf would make a new leaf friend that he never noticed before.

• The last leaf would fall off also.

• The last leaf would suddenly regain his strength and color.