CLASS 9
THE LAST LEAF
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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All the leaves were gone.
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There is a leaf left on the vine.
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New leaves are starting to grow on the vine.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ans: When Sue heard Johnsy counting backwards, she looked out of the window and saw an old ivy creeper climbing half way up the brick wall opposite their window. The creeper was shedding leaves due to the strong autumn wind.
Detailed explanation-2: -Johnsy fell very seriously ill in November. She had pneumonia. She would lie in her bed without moving, just gazing out of the window. Sue, her friend, became very worried.
Detailed explanation-3: -How does Johnsy react to seeing the last leaf on the vine? She reconsiders her desire to die and begins looking tot he future.
Detailed explanation-4: -Johnsy woke up next morning. In a feeble voice she asked Sue to draw the curtains. Sue was nervous. She drew back the curtains very reluctantly.