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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 does the little girl do immediately after her first match burns out?
(a) She heads home.
(b) She falls asleep.
(c) She lights another one.
(d) She shivers uncontrollably.

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

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

4. Who is it said the little girl and her Granny are with at the end of the story?
(a) God.
(b) The wealthy grocer.
(c) Her father.
(d) Their whole family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the little girl do after her third match goes out?

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

3. What does the little girl do before her fourth match burns out?

4. What "miraculous" thing happens after the girls lights the second match?

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

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