Assessment

Why does Johnsy associate her illness with the falling leaves outside her window?

• She believes the cold weather will make her sicker

• She thinks the leaves are counting down her remaining days.

• She enjoys watching the tree during recovery

• She is hallucinating because of the fever

What does Behrman's final act of painting the leaf reveal about his character?

• He was careless with his health
  
  

• He wanted fame for his art

• He deeply cared about Sue and Johnsy

• He hated seeing unfinished work

How does the “last leaf” function as a symbol in the story?

•  It shows the change in weather

• It represents Sue's hope for Johnsy

• It symbolizes Johnsy's will to live

• It represents Behrman’s failure

What theme is reinforced when Behrman sacrifices his life for Johnsy without her knowing?

• The dangers of pneumonia

• Art can be deadly

• True sacrifice is often silent and selfless

• Everyone must face death alone

Why is the story’s ending considered ironic?

• Johnsy dies instead of Behrman

• The leaf was never real, yet it saved a life

• Behrman painted the tree to become famous

• Sue discovers Johnsy had faked her illness

How does Sue contribute to the story’s emotional impact?

• She convinces Behrman to paint the leaf

• She represents fear and helplessness

• She provides constant support and refuses to give up on Johnsy

• She is portrayed as the story’s villain

What can we infer about Behrman’s view of art from his final act?

• He values technical skill more than emotion
  
  

• He believes true art must be profitable

• He views art as a tool to inspire and save others

• He never cared about art

If the leaf had fallen, what would likely have happened to Johnsy?

• She would have recovered regardless

• She might have lost the will to live

• She would have called for another doctor

• Nothing — the leaf had no effect

How is suspense built in the story?

• Through the mention of the doctor’s visits

• Through the counting of the leaves and waiting for the last one to fall

• Through the detailed description of pneumonia

• Through Sue’s repeated crying

 Which of the following best captures the message of The Last Leaf?

• Illness is often romanticized in literature

• It is important to follow your dreams at all costs

• Sometimes the smallest actions carry the greatest weight

• True friendship means always telling the truth