The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories by O. Henry

Posted on Nov 8, 2024 in English

The Last Leaf

Why did artists come to Greenwich Village? They were attracted by the cheap prices and the bohemian lifestyle.
Where was Sue and Johnsy’s studio? At the top of an old three-story brick house.
What invisible stranger arrived? Pneumonia.
What would give Johnsy her only chance to live? Her will to live.
What did Johnsy believe? She believed she would die when the last leaf fell from the vine.
Who was Behrman? A painter living on the ground floor, who earned money by modeling for young artists.
What was surprising about the last leaf? It remained despite heavy rain and strong winds.
Why was Behrman’s last painting a masterpiece? He painted it the night the last leaf fell, sacrificing himself for Johnsy.

Why did Anthony Rockwall want his house painted? The text does not provide a clear reason for the desired paint job.
What did Richard mean by “some things money can’t buy”? He meant it couldn’t buy him social status.
Why did Aunt Ellen give Richard a ring? Richard’s mother had given it to Ellen, claiming it brought luck.
What caused the traffic jam? A flood of vehicles and horses.
What was the result of the traffic jam for Richard? He was able to propose to his girlfriend.
Why did Kelly go to Anthony’s house? The text does not specify Kelly’s reason for visiting.
Why the title “Mammon and the Archer”? It represents the conflict between wealth (Mammon) and love (the Archer, Cupid).

What is said about the girl’s appearance? She wore a hat with a veil, concealing a beautiful face.
Why did the girl invite the man to sit? She claimed the light was too bad for reading.
Why did she conceal her identity? The veil and hat, she claimed, were her maid’s, allowing her to go unnoticed.
What mistake did the girl make? She said champagne was cooled in the bottle.
Where did the man say he worked? In a restaurant.
Why didn’t she want him to see her car? She pretended it belonged to someone else.
What was the girl’s job? A waitress.
Who owned the white car? It belonged to someone named Pierre, for whom she worked.