1.Where did the two young painters live and why couldn’t they get
a better place to live in?
–Why was Johnsy unfit to stand the strain of the suffering?
–What chance did the doctor say Johnsy had? What was his advice?
–Why did Sue say that according to the doctor Johnsy’s chances were ten to one? Was it true?
–Why did Johnsy want to see the last leaf fall?
–Why was Sue leaving Behrman’s room with her chin in the air?
–Why did he change his mind?
–Why did Sue and Behrman look at each other without speaking when they got back to the girl’s room?
Ex. 3. Retell the text: a) without, any details, b)as Sue (Johnsy, the doctor, the painter).
Ex. 4. Describe:
a) Sue, b) Johnsy, c) Behrman when he was young
d) Behrman as an old painter, e) the doctor.