Question

PART A: What do the doctor’s comments in paragraphs 5-11 reveal about his point of view regarding Johnsy’s illness and recovery?
A
He is confident in his own medicine.
B
He is discouraging about Johnsy’s health.
C
He is skeptical about Johnsy’s will to live.
D
He is hopeful about Johnsy’s recovery.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

He is skeptical about Johnsy’s will to live.

Explanation:

Among the four options given, option C is the correct one.

The doctor informed Suc about Johnsy condition. He told that it seemed that Johsny had given up on her life, she didn’t want to live and was showing no will power to survive. This had reduced her chances of getting better. So it was very important that someone should develop the will to live in Johnsy

Answer 2

The following part is taken from the story ''The Last Leaf'' by O. Henry.

• The correct answer is- (C)  He is skeptical about Johnsy’s will to live.
• The doctor tells that Johnsy has lost his hope to live. So, he has to be hopeful to be alive. This is the only way to make him survive.