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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 "miraculous" thing happens after the girls lights the second match?
(a) The turkey dances on the table.
(b) The goose jumps off the table and waddles toward her.
(c) The goose stands up and sings.
(d) The beef waves to her from the table.

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 set of candles.
(c) A stash of coins.
(d) A bundle of matches.

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

4. How many matches has the little girl sold at the start of "The Little Match Girl"?
(a) 23.
(b) 3.
(c) 11.
(d) 0.

5. The story ends saying that the passers-by do not know about what?
(a) The pain the girl endured.
(b) The glory the girl had seen.
(c) The plight of a poor child.
(d) The abusive nature of her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day of the year does "The Little Match Girl" begin?

2. Who is the author of "The Little Match Girl"?

3. What does the little girl huddle between when trying to keep warm?

4. How are the little girl's feet described at the start of "The Little Match Girl"?

5. What coin does the narrator say the girl had not received for her matches?

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