Understanding 'The Little Girl' Story

The story 'The Little Girl' by Katherine Mansfield revolves around Kizia, a young girl who misunderstands her father's strictness and is scared of him. Despite his casual morning kisses, she feels relieved when he leaves for work. Her fear grows when he returns home, and she perceives him as a giant. An incident involving a pin cushion further alienates her from him. However, when her mother falls ill, Kizia experiences her father's loving side, realizing his true affection and care.

What is the main theme introduced in the story of 'The Little Girl'?

• A misunderstanding between a girl and her father

• A family's financial struggles

• A girl's love for her pet

• A girl's adventures in a new city

How does Kezia feel when her father leaves for work?

• Indifferent

• Anxious

• Relieved

• Excited

What does Kezia's father ask her every evening?

• Have you been a good girl today?

• What did you learn at school?

• Did you finish your homework?

• Did you help your mother?

How does Kezia perceive her father when he yawns?

• As a friend

• As a giant

• As a stranger

• As a kind man

What does Kezia's grandmother suggest she make for her father's birthday?

• A card

• A pin cushion

• A drawing

• A cake

What mistake does Kezia make while preparing the gift?

• She tears her father's important papers

• She forgets to sew it

• She uses the wrong fabric

• She loses the gift

How does Kezia's father react to the torn papers?

• He ignores it

• He laughs it off

• He praises her effort

• He punishes her

What does Kezia notice about Mr. McDonald?

• He is a loving father

• He travels a lot

• He is strict with his children

• He is always busy

Who takes care of Kezia when her mother falls ill?

• Her grandmother

• Her neighbor

• Her father

• The cook, Alice

What does Alice warn Kezia not to do at night?

• Read books

• Play with toys

• Scream and wake her father

• Leave her room