CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE LAST LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Johnsy think will happen to her when the last leaf falls?
A
She will get better.
B
She will call the doctor.
C
She will cry.
D
She will die.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -five leaves Johnsy thinks the last leaf will fall overnight, and then she will die, too.

Detailed explanation-2: -One day, Johnsy fell ill. She was suffering from pneumonia. She believed that she would die with the falling of the last leaf on the ivy creeper.

Detailed explanation-3: -Johnsy was emotionally disturbed. She developed a belief that she would die with the fall of the last leaf on the creeper. She started counting the leaves. In fact, she had an attack of depression too.

Detailed explanation-4: -Young, struggling artist Johnsy is down with a severe attack of pneumonia and her best friend and roommate Sue nurses her with care. The doctor gives her the best that modern medicine offers, but Johnsy’s condition deteriorates. She is convinced that she is going to die soon and she knows when.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Jhonsy said this because she thought that her life is dependent on the ivy leaf. The day when the last leaf of ivy climber falls she will die.

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