NCERT English Class 9th — The Last Leaf Exercise Question Answers (Simple Words)
The Last Leaf
Written by O. Henry
Thinking About the Text
1. What is Johnsy’s illness? What can cure her, the medicine or the willingness to live?
Answer:
Johnsy was suffering from pneumonia.
The doctor said that medicines alone could not cure her. She also needed the desire and willingness to live.
2. Do you think the feeling of depression Johnsy has is common among teenagers?
Answer:
Yes, sometimes teenagers feel depressed when they face problems, illness, failure, or loneliness. They may lose hope easily. They need support, care, and positive thinking.
3. Behrman has a dream. What is it? Does it come true?
Answer:
Behrman dreamed of painting a great masterpiece.
Yes, his dream came true when he painted the last leaf on the wall to save Johnsy’s life.
4. What is Behrman’s masterpiece? What makes Sue say so?
Answer:
Behrman’s masterpiece was the painted last leaf on the wall.
Sue called it a masterpiece because it looked exactly like a real leaf and it saved Johnsy’s life by giving her hope.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why did Johnsy keep looking out of the window?
Answer:
Johnsy looked out of the window to count the falling ivy leaves. She believed she would die when the last leaf fell.
2. Why did Sue become worried about Johnsy?
Answer:
Sue became worried because Johnsy had lost hope and did not want to live.
3. Why was Behrman angry with Johnsy?
Answer:
Behrman was angry because Johnsy believed foolishly that she would die when the last leaf fell.
4. Why did the last leaf not fall?
Answer:
The last leaf did not fall because it was not a real leaf. Behrman had painted it on the wall.
5. How did Behrman die?
Answer:
Behrman died of pneumonia after painting the leaf outside in the cold and rain.
Long Answer Question
Describe the sacrifice made by Behrman.
Answer:
Behrman was a kind old painter. When he learned about Johnsy’s hopeless condition, he decided to help her. During a cold and stormy night, he painted a leaf on the wall so that Johnsy would not lose hope. Because of the cold weather, he caught pneumonia and died. His sacrifice saved Johnsy’s life.
Extra Important Questions
1. What lesson do we learn from the story?
Answer:
We learn that we should never lose hope in difficult times. Hope, friendship, and sacrifice can change life.
2. Why is the story called “The Last Leaf”?
Answer:
The story is called “The Last Leaf” because the last leaf became a symbol of hope and courage for Johnsy.
One-Line Answers for Exam
Johnsy suffered from pneumonia.
Sue was Johnsy’s friend and roommate.
Behrman was an old painter.
Johnsy believed she would die with the last leaf.
The last leaf was painted by Behrman.
Behrman’s painting became his masterpiece.
The story teaches hope and sacrifice.
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