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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Little Match Girl" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the little girl do just before the third match goes out?
(a) She passes away.
(b) She falls asleep.
(c) She stretches her hands toward the candle-lit Christmas tree.
(d) She lights another match with the dying third match.

2. What does the little girl carry in her apron at the start of "The Little Match Girl"?
(a) A loaf of bread.
(b) A stash of coins.
(c) A set of candles.
(d) A bundle of matches.

3. What falls on the little girl's "long fair hair" while she is outside?
(a) Snowflakes.
(b) Pine needles.
(c) Raindrops.
(d) Falling leaves.

4. How is the grandmother described when the little girl sees her after lighting another match?
(a) Bold and beautiful.
(b) Gentle and lovely.
(c) Ethereal.
(d) Calm and stunning.

5. Why will the girl get a beating if she goes home?
(a) She has not sold any matches.
(b) She ran away.
(c) She lit a match.
(d) She stole matches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two words are used to describe what the second match did after the little girl lit it?

2. How is the girl described as feeling after trying to warm herself by tucking her legs beneath her?

3. What does the second candle to do the part of the wall it lit up?

4. How is Granny described as looking at the end of "The Little Match Girl"?

5. How many candles does the story say burned on the green branches of the Christmas tree the little girl sees after lighting her third candle?

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