CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE LAST LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is Sue going?
A
To get the doctor
B
To get Johnsy’s parents
C
To get the nurse
D
To get Behrman
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sue had failed to revive the will to live in Johnsy. She began to prepare herself for death when only one leaf was left on the ivy. Sue thought of a plan to save the life of her friend. Therefore, she went to meet old Behrman.

Detailed explanation-2: -Behrman was a painter who lived on the ground floor. He had been into painting for forty years. Sue called him to their flat so that she could take help of him. She told him about Johnsy’s health and her false belief.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sue poured out her worries to Behrman. She told him how Johnsy was convinced that she would die when the last leaf fell.

Detailed explanation-4: -On the first day, the janitor had found Behrman in his bed. His shoes and clothes were wet, and he was shivering. He became wet because he had gone out during the heavy stormy night. Moreover, Sue said that a ladder and a lighted lantern were lying near his bed.

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