Worksheets"The Last Leaf" Questions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
First and Last name
4 lines
2.
Class period
a)
3rd period
b)
5th period
3.
1. In Act One, Scene 1, the playwright focuses on -
a)
establishing the conflict
b)
highlighting the characters' appearances
c)
describing the weather
d)
revealing the characters' histories
4.
2. the action in Act One, Scene 1 influences Act One, Scene 2 because-
a)
Sue's concerns in Scene 1 cause Joanna to lose all hope
b)
the doctor's dialogue in Scene 1 causes Sue to remember she needs Mr. Behrman to be her model
c)
Joanna's dialogue in Scene 1 causes Sude to seek out Mr. Behrman and reveal Joanna's situation to him
d)
Sue's unhappiness in Scene 1 causes Mr. Behrman's angry responses
5.
3. Originating from the Latin root mor, meaning "death," the word morbid in line 21 means-
a)
Ridiculous
b)
neglected
c)
gloomy
d)
discouraged
6.
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 ______________.
a)
paints the leaf on the wall,
b)
causes Joanna to regain ther will to live.
c)
wants to create a masterpiece,
d)
feels upset with Joanna,
e)
speaks harshly to Sue.
7.
Which choice from line 21 best foreshadows Mr. Behrman's actions in Act Two? Select ONE correct answer.
a)
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!
b)
One day, I will paint my masterpiece,
c)
I will no longer put up with the likes of you!
8.
6. The setting in Act One, Scene 1 affects Joanna because she believes -
a)
pneumonia will affect all of those living in the second-story flat
b)
she will survive if she able to paint the Bay of Naples while lying in bed
c)
the incresing wind outside impact how long the leaves will remain
d)
the remaining leaves on the vine indicate how much longer she will live
9.
7. Why did the playwright choose to make Act Two, scene 2 a brief scene?
a)
To emphasize that Joanna's illness and suffering ended quickly
b)
To describe how the setting of the drama has changed with Mr. Behrman's death
c)
To efficiently bring the drama to a close by revealing Mr. Behrman's selfless action
d)
To openly acknowledge the affection that Joanna and Sue felt toward Mr. Behrman
10.
8. What is the theme presented in the drama?
a)
Illness in a young person is tragic.
b)
Sacrifice is admirable.
c)
Time speant with others leads to happiness.
d)
Good always triumphs over evil.
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