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

2. What does the little girl do after her third match goes out?
(a) She strikes another match against the wall.
(b) She begs for help.
(c) She goes home.
(d) She sobs.

3. What adjectives are used to describe the first match the little girl lit?
(a) Warm and blue.
(b) Clear and warm.
(c) Hot and fiery.
(d) Clear and soothing.

4. What do the final set of matches the girl lights do to the outside world?
(a) Reveals its evil.
(b) Heats it up.
(c) Makes it look hopeful.
(d) Makes it glow brighter than daylight.

5. What is the girl sitting under after lighting her third match?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A table.
(d) A Christmas tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did her family stuff into the holes of the roof of their house?

2. What does the girl ask of her Granny while her match is still lit?

3. What does the little girl do before her fourth match burns out?

4. 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?

5. How are the final matches the girl lights described as burning?

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