WorksheetsThe Last Leaf Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the meaning of the word "traverse"?
travel across or through
to rest or relax
to grow or expand
to divide or separate
What is the meaning of the word "chivalric"?
Courteous behavior, especially that of a man toward women
Aggressive behavior in competition
Dishonest actions in business
Indifference toward others
What is the meaning of the word "scorn"?
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable
The feeling of happiness and joy
The belief that someone is trustworthy and honorable
The feeling of excitement about something new
Which of the following best describes a situation where someone might feel scorn?
When someone admires another person's achievements
When someone thinks another person's actions are beneath contempt
When someone feels grateful for a favor received
When someone is surprised by a kind gesture
What is the meaning of the word "derision"?
scornful ridicule or mockery
deep admiration or respect
gentle encouragement or praise
silent agreement or approval
If a person’s idea is met with derision, what is most likely happening?
Their idea is being mocked
Their idea is being accepted
Their idea is being ignored
Their idea is being praised
Why might a serrated edge be useful for cutting certain materials?
It allows for smoother cuts on hard surfaces
It helps grip and tear through tough or fibrous materials
It makes the object lighter
It prevents rusting
What is the meaning of the word "dissolution"?
disintegration; decomposition
growth; development
fusion; combination
preservation; conservation
What is the meaning of the word "persistent"?
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
happening only once
easily forgotten
quickly changing
Which word best describes something that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period?
persistent
temporary
fragile
rare
Where did Sue and Johnsy live?
Boston
Greenwhich Villiage
Chiccago
Which is an example of personification?
"She has a very small chance."
"I will do all I know how to do."
"But Mr. Pneumonia touched Jonsy with his cold fingers."
What did Johnsy want to do someday?
Paint a picture of the Bay of Naples
Paint a picture of the Bay of Pigs
Paint a masterpiece
What was Johnsy counting?
paintings
leaves falling from the tree outside her window
sheep because she was unable to fall asleep
What was going to happen to Johnsy when the last leaf fell from the tree?
She was going to die.
She was going to get out of bed.
She was going to paint her masterpiece.
What happened to Mr. Behrman?
He moved out of the building.
He died painting from pneumonia that he got from painting at night in the storm.
nothing
What was the irony in this story?
Mr. Behrman died from pneumonia trying to save Johnsy from pneumonia. He also did actually paint his masterpiece because his painting of the leaf saved Johnsy's life.
Johnsy decides to get over herself and eat something so she can live.
Sue paints the masterpiece instead of Mr. Behrman.
Which type of irony is used in this story?
verbal
situational
dramatic
O. Henry stories are known for their plot twists. What was the plot twist in this story?
Johnsy dies.
Sue paints a masterpiece instead of Mr. Behrman.
Mr. Behrman dies trying to save Johnsy.
FREE POINT: Choose yes to earn your point for this question.
no
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