"The Last Leaf" Questions

First and Last name

Class period

• 3rd period
• 5th period

1. In Act One, Scene 1, the playwright focuses on -

• establishing the conflict
• highlighting the characters' appearances
• describing the weather
• revealing the characters' histories

2. the action in Act One, Scene 1 influences Act One, Scene 2 because-

• Sue's concerns in Scene 1 cause Joanna to lose all hope
• the doctor's dialogue in Scene 1 causes Sue to remember she needs Mr. Behrman to be her model
• Joanna's dialogue in Scene 1 causes Sude to seek out Mr. Behrman and reveal Joanna's situation to him
• Sue's unhappiness in Scene 1 causes Mr. Behrman's angry responses

3. Originating from the Latin root mor, meaning "death," the word morbid in line 21 means-

• Ridiculous
• neglected
• gloomy
• discouraged

Choose two answers to complete this question. 4. Complete the sentence by selection the correct answers from the drop-down menus. Because Mr. Behrman __________ he ______________.

• paints the leaf on the wall,
• causes Joanna to regain ther will to live.
• wants to create a masterpiece,
• feels upset with Joanna,
• speaks harshly to Sue.

Which choice from line 21 best foreshadows Mr. Behrman's actions in Act Two? Select ONE correct answer.

• Who said I would not pose? I have been trying to say that I must pose for you upstairs so that you do not leave Joanna alone with her morbid fancies!
• One day, I will paint my masterpiece,
• I will no longer put up with the likes of you!

6. The setting in Act One, Scene 1 affects Joanna because she believes -

• pneumonia will affect all of those living in the second-story flat
• she will survive if she able to paint the Bay of Naples while lying in bed
• the incresing wind outside impact how long the leaves will remain
• the remaining leaves on the vine indicate how much longer she will live

7. Why did the playwright choose to make Act Two, scene 2 a brief scene?

• To emphasize that Joanna's illness and suffering ended quickly
• To describe how the setting of the drama has changed with Mr. Behrman's death
• To efficiently bring the drama to a close by revealing Mr. Behrman's selfless action
• To openly acknowledge the affection that Joanna and Sue felt toward Mr. Behrman

8. What is the theme presented in the drama?

• Illness in a young person is tragic.
• Sacrifice is admirable.
• Time speant with others leads to happiness.
• Good always triumphs over evil.