What was special about the particular evening?
It was the last evening of the old year. It was New Year’s Eve.
What kind of weather was there in the evening?
The weather was terribly cold. Snow was falling and darkness was gathering.
How can you conclude from the story that the girl was poor and dejected?
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The girl had slippers on, but they were of no use. Why?
The pair of slippers that the girl was wearing belonged to her dead mother. They were too big for her and hence were of no use.
Why was the little girl out in the cold?
The little girl was sent out in the cold by her father to sell matches. In her old apron, the little girl carried a great many matches and she had a packet of t
What prevented her from going back home?
She moved along trembling with cold and hunger. No one had given her a single penny all day. Since she could not sell any matches, she was afraid of going back
How did she feel about going back to him?
She felt miserable because of her helplessness. Since she could not sell any matches, she was afraid of going back home because of the fear of being beaten by h
How appropriate is the title of the story?
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Who is referred to as little girl?
The little girl in the above extract refers to the protagonist of the story- the little match girl.
How did she lose her slippers?
The poor girl had lost her slippers as she ran across the street to escape from two carriages that were being driven terribly fast. One slipper could not be fou
What did the little girl do to escape the cold?
The little girl huddled down in a corner formed by two houses to escape the cold. She tucked her little feet underneath herself but still she grew colder and co
Why was the girl carrying matches with her?
The little girl was carrying matches as she was sent by her father to sell them to earn some money.
Why does the author describe the girl as “a very picture of sorrow”?
The child is poor and motherless. She does not get any attention or care from her father. She is sent out in the biting cold to sell matches. Children of her ag
What tells you that the little girl was not only trembling with cold but also with hunger?
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What did the little girl wish to do to warm her fingers?
The little girl wished to be able to lit a match and warm her fingers.
