Quiz: The Last Leaf

What does the setting of Greenwich Village contribute to the overall theme of the story?

• It highlights economic disparity in early 20th-century America

• It reflects the characters' artistic ambitions and bohemian struggles

• It contrasts rural and urban American values

• It establishes a mysterious tone for the plot

Which best explains the symbolism of the last leaf?

• It represents the end of autumn and nature's resilience

• It serves as a metaphor for illness and death

• It symbolizes hope, endurance, and self-sacrifice

• It reflects the passage of time and memory

How does O. Henry use irony in the ending of the story?

• Johnsy dies despite the doctor’s optimism

• Behrman dies creating a leaf that never existed

• The last leaf is not actually on the vine, yet saves a life

• Sue turns out to be a better artist than Johnsy

What is the effect of O. Henry’s decision to reveal the truth about the last leaf only at the end?

• It builds suspense and enhances emotional impact

• It emphasizes the scientific explanation for Johnsy's illness

• It allows the reader to guess the twist early on

• It shows that Behrman was not as important as Sue

What does Behrman’s character arc reveal about the theme of purpose and legacy?

• That success can be measured by material gain

• That even a failed artist can create meaningful art

• That only the young can inspire others

• That friendship is less important than fame

Which literary device is most prominent in the doctor’s comment about the funeral procession?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Hyperbole

How does Johnsy’s belief about the leaves reflect her internal conflict?

• It shows she is losing her grip on reality due to fever

• It reveals her desire to return to California

• It represents her emotional surrender to despair

• It suggests she no longer values Sue’s friendship

What can be inferred about the role of gender in the story’s depiction of artists?

• Male artists are portrayed as more successful

• The female characters are more concerned with beauty than meaning

• The women’s art is secondary to their relationships

• Women artists face economic and societal challenges

Which theme is most clearly developed through Sue’s behavior toward Johnsy?

• The strength of friendship in the face of hardship

• The tension between creativity and commerce

• The necessity of emotional detachment

• The failure of modern medicine

Why does Behrman initially refuse to pose as the hermit?

• He is afraid of heights

• He's upset about Johnsy's state of mined.

• He is preoccupies with painting his own ivy leaf.