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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) Raindrops.
(b) Pine needles.
(c) Falling leaves.
(d) Snowflakes.

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

3. What is it said the girl and her Granny fly up in?
(a) Calm and ease.
(b) Peace and serenity.
(c) Radiance and happiness.
(d) God's heaven.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What two words are used to describe what the second match did after the little girl lit it?

3. What disappears as the first candle burns out?

4. How is the girl described as feeling after trying to warm herself by tucking her legs beneath her?

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

(see the answer key)

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