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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. The story ends saying that the passers-by do not know about what?
(a) The abusive nature of her father.
(b) The plight of a poor child.
(c) The pain the girl endured.
(d) The glory the girl had seen.

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

3. 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.

4. What does the girl see after she lights the second candle?
(a) Her parents at home.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) God.
(d) A room with a table.

5. What food does the girl see in her vision after lighting the second match?
(a) Roast beef with caramelized onions.
(b) Roast goose with bread stuffing.
(c) Roast goose stuffed with prunes and apples.
(d) Roast duck with orange glaze.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told the little girl that when a star falls a "soul goes up to God" (61)?

2. On what day is it said the little girl died?

3. What is the girl sitting under after lighting her third match?

4. Why will the girl get a beating if she goes home?

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

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