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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. In what state is the girl found at the end of the story?
(a) Sad and unable to speak.
(b) Nearly dead but still breathing.
(c) Weak and hungry.
(d) Frozen to death.

2. Despite the cold, where does the girl refuse to go?
(a) Her friend's house.
(b) Home.
(c) Her Granny's.
(d) Church.

3. How is the first match described after it burns out?
(a) A mere dream.
(b) A tiny token.
(c) A little stub.
(d) A small comfort.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What food does the girl see in her vision after lighting the second match?

2. How are the little girl's hands described just before she considers lighting a match?

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

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

5. After the third match goes out, what do the Christmas candles turn into?

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