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Which aspect of life in Greenwich Village does O. Henry highlight as a challenge for its residents?
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The competition among artists for gallery space
The difficulty in gaining recognition in the artistic community
The high cost of rent despite the bohemian lifestyle
The poor living conditions and related health risks
How do Sue and Johnsy come to live together?
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They were assigned the same studio by a local art council
They met in a restaurant and bonded over their shared artistic tastes
They were relatives who decided to collaborate artistically
They were recommended to each other by a mutual acquaintance
What does the doctor's attitude toward Johnsy's depression reveal about the societal views of the time?
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That professional success for women was valued over personal issues
That women's issues were generally disregarded by the medical profession
That women were expected to care more about romantic issues than artistic ambitions
That women were encouraged to be independent and pursue careers
What metaphor does Johnsy use to express her resignation to dying?
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She describes herself as going sailing down like a falling leaf
She likens herself to a ship sinking into the ocean
She compares herself to a bird ready to fly away
She envisions herself as a candle flame flickering out
What underlying theme does Behrman’s behavior towards Johnsy and Sue illustrate in the story?
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The impact of professional success on personal character
The harsh realities of the artist's life in Greenwich Village
The persistence of human compassion despite personal hardships
The importance of artistic recognition over personal relationships
How does Johnsy's view towards her bond with Sue change as she prepares for death?
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She feels more connected to Sue because her illness has brought them together
She believes severing ties will make her death easier for both of them
She becomes resentful of Sue for not understanding her feelings
She becomes indifferent to Sue and realizes she never really liked her
How does Johnsy's view on life change after observing the survival of the last leaf after a night of wind?
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She regains her will to live, seeing her desire to die as wrong
She loses all hope, believing the leaf’s survival is just a cruel joke
She becomes indifferent, waiting for nature to take its course
She decides to leave the city, hoping to find peace elsewhere
What ultimately leads to Behrman's death?
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His long-term illness exacerbated by old age
A sudden and unexpected accident
Being neglected by those he cared for
Catching pneumonia while out in the storm painting the leaf
How does Sue interpret Behrman's act of painting the leaf?
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As a desperate but failed attempt to become a successful artist
As a foolish sacrifice that ultimately had no real impact
As his greatest work and a combination of artistic skill with selfless love
As a misunderstood gesture that Johnsy fails to appreciate
