CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE LITTLE GIRL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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."
A
On a cold New Years eve night.
B
In a small town at night.
C
On a cold new years day.
D
During a warm summers day.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is a story of a little girl who, unable to sell her match sticks dies of cold and hunger on the street even as, people are celebrating the birth of the Christ child inside their warm. This story reflects about the unhappy childhood of a little girl, her sadness, dealing with loss and death.

Detailed explanation-2: -In “The Little Match Girl, ” the cold symbolizes the harsh reality of poverty.

Detailed explanation-3: -Q. What is the theme of, “ The Little Match Girl"? Learn to take care of yourself. Greed is necessary to survive. Never lose hope because it can guide you and help solve your problems.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scandinavia, 1846. A poor young girl forced to sell matchsticks desperately lights one match to survive the winter night. She is drawn into a dream world where the flames of fire give her hope for a better life, while the cold creeps closer. Based on H.C. Andersen’s short story.

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