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1. 1.

   Describe the movements of 'Mr. Pneumonia' on the day that he 'smote' Johnsy.

2. 2.

   Write a letter from Sue to her cousin, focusing on the action of Mr. Behrman, and her thoughts about it.

3. 3.

   Personification is a tool authors and poets use to make their work lifelike. Discuss how personification gives more depth to the description of Pneumonia.

4. 4.

   'Behrman was a failure in art.' Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion.

5. 5.

   What was the connection between Johnsy's survival and what the doctor had initially said to Sue?

6. 6.

   How did Behrman make his money?

   1. By selling his paintings.
   2. He was the landlord of the building.
   3. He was Johnsy and Sue's bodyguard.
   4. By modeling for artists.