The Little Match Girl

Front

After reading the line below, where did this story take place?
"Most terribly cold it was; quite dark, and evening-the last evening of the year."

Back

On a cold New Years eve night.

Front

Why did the young girl sell matches?

Back

To earn money to help support her poor family.

Front

What did the visions represent to the little match girl each time she lite a match?

Back

Each match is a vision of her hopes and dreams.

Front

What does the falling star represent?

Back

Her soul going to heaven.

Front

What does farthing mean in the sentence: "She had not sold any matches and could not bring a farthing of money home."?

Back

The least possible amount of money.

Front

How do you know the little girl is poor?

Back

At home it was cold too, above her the roof, through which the wind whistled, the largest cracks were stopped up with straw and rags.

Front

Who was the one person who loved her but was now no more?

Back

Her Grandmother

Front

What does it mean, "with her grandmother she had entered on the joys of a new year"?

Back

The little girl died and entered heaven with her grandmother.

Front

What is the central idea of, "The Little Match Girl"?

Back

The little poor girl never gave up hope.

Front

What was the little girl selling?

Back

matches