Question

Read the following extract from the short story “The Little Match Girl” and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate option from the choices given below:

She had drawn her little feet under her, but she could not keep off the cold; and she dared not go home, for she had sold no matches, and could not take home even a penny of money. Her father would certainly beat her; besides, it was almost as cold at home as here, for they had only the roof to cover them, through which the wind howled, although the largest holes had been stopped up with straw and rags.

When the little girl lit the first match, she visualised _____.

[1 mark]

• A. Her grandmother
• B. A Christmas tree
• C. An iron stove
• D. A table full of delicious eatables

Answer 1

The correct option is C An iron stove

When the little girl lighted the first match, she visualised an iron stove. She imagined being sitting by the side of an iron stove with polished brass feet and an ornament. She felt such warmth beside the imaginary iron stove that she stretched out her feet to warm them.