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

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

3. Despite trying to fill the holes in the roof, what still came in the house?
(a) Rain.
(b) Snow.
(c) Wind.
(d) Dust.

4. What does Granny do to the little girl after the girl lights all the matches?
(a) Hugs her and sobs.
(b) Lifts her in her arms.
(c) Admonishes her for being wasteful.
(d) Carries her back to her father.

5. On what day of the year does "The Little Match Girl" begin?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) Easter.
(c) New Year's Eve.
(d) Independence Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to being "frozen and hungry" (59), how is the girl described as feeling?

2. What happens after the second match burns out?

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

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

5. What food does the little girl smell throughout the street?

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