CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE LAST LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does Sue make a living?
A
Dancing
B
Writing
C
Drawing
D
Singing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sue brought her drawing-board into Johnsy’s room and started painting. To take Johnsy’s mind off her illness, she whistled while working.

Detailed explanation-2: -’ Why did Johnsy say so to Sue? Ans: Johnsy wanted Sue to finish her painting quickly so that she could see the last leaf fall. She believed that she would die with it but this was taking too long. She became tired of waiting for the last leaf to fall.

Detailed explanation-3: -Realistic and sacrificial-Sue was realistic about life. She knew that she had to earn money to be able to buy medication and food for Johnsy. Sue was in no way responsible for supporting Johnsy, but she did. She was willing to make monetary sacrifices for her friend, and was also giving Johnsy her time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sue is a young artist from Maine who lives with Johnsy in Greenwich Village. She takes good care of Johnsy when she is ill. She is best described as honest, caring, friendly, and dependable. She plays the role of a confidant in the story.

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