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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. 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?
(a) 1 million.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 100.

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

3. In whose house did the little girl see a beautifully decorated Christmas tree the year before?
(a) The priest's.
(b) The wealthy grocer.
(c) Her best friend.
(d) The local baker.

4. Who told the little girl that when a star falls a "soul goes up to God" (61)?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her mother.

5. What did her family stuff into the holes of the roof of their house?
(a) Feathers.
(b) Mud.
(c) Paper.
(d) Straw and rags.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the main character have on her feet when she first left her house?

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

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

5. What do the final set of matches the girl lights do to the outside world?

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