The last leaf of O Henry

1. What is the main theme of O. Henry’s “The Last Leaf”?

• A. Friendship and self-sacrifice

• B. Love and betrayal

• C. Wealth and ambition

• D. Power and authority

2. In “The Last Leaf,” why does Behrman paint a leaf on the wall?

• A. To prove his talent as an artist

• B. To give hope to Johnsy, who is sick

• C. To finish his long-awaited masterpiece

• D. To impress Sue with his skills

3. What ultimately happens to Behrman at the end of the story?

• A. He sells his painting for a fortune

• B. He becomes famous for his art

• C. He dies from pneumonia after painting the leaf

• D. He moves away to pursue his dreams

4. What is Johnsy suffering from in the story?

• A. Tuberculosis

• B. Malaria

• C. Influenza

• D. Pneumonia

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

• A. She will recover from her illness

• B. She will die.

• C. She will move away.

• D. She will lose her friend Sue.

6. What sacrifice does Behrman make to help Johnsy?

• A.He paints a masterpiece to sell for her treatment.

• B. He paints the last leaf on the wall during a storm, risking his life.

• C. He gives her money for her medicine.

• D. He writes a letter to inspire her to live.

7. Why did doctors say that Johnsy could not be cured with medicines?

• A. Because treatment was not available

• B. Because no competent doctor was available

• C. Because she lost her willingness to live

• D. All of the above

8. What year was the story published?

• A. 1907

• B. 1905

• C. 1971

• D. 1957

9. What did Sue beg Johnsy in the story ‘The Last Leaf’?

• A. Not to look outside the window while she paints

• B. Not to whisper while she paints

• C. Not to sing aloud while she paints

• D. To finish the hot soup so that she can sleep peacefully

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