'The Last Leaf' TEST

Where does the story “The Last Leaf” take place?

• Boston

• San Francisco

• New York City

• Chicago

In what season does the story take place?

• Spring

• Summer

• Early Fall

• End of Fall, Winter

Who are the two main female characters in the story?

• Sue and Mary

• Sue and Johnsy

• Johnsy and Jane

• Sue and Sally

What illness is Johnsy suffering from?

• Influenza

• Tuberculosis

• Pneumonia

• Scarlet Fever

What does Johnsy believe will happen when the last leaf falls?

• She will recover

• She will die

• The weather will change

• Her friend will leave

What is Mr. Behrman’s occupation?

• Doctor

• Writer

• Lawyer

• Artist

Why is Mr. Behrman considered a failure as an artist?

• He never painted his masterpiece

• He couldn’t sell his paintings

• He only painted portraits

• He gave up painting to teach

How does Sue try to help Johnsy?

• All of the above

• By calling a doctor

• By distracting her with stories

• By offering her food

How does the doctor describe Johnsy’s chance of survival early in the story?

• She will definitely recover

• She has a slim chance unless her will to live improves

• She has no chance of survival

• She needs surgery

Why does Johnsy lose hope in recovering from her illness?

• She is tired of being sick

• She believes she is destined to die

• The doctor tells her she will die

• She doesn't want to burden Sue anymore