Short Question Answers
- Who is the little girl in the story?
🔵 The little girl is Kezia, a sensitive and shy child who is afraid of her strict father but longs for his love. - Why was Kezia afraid of her father?
🟣 Kezia was afraid because her father was harsh, cold, and never showed affection, which made her nervous around him. - What did Kezia’s father do every morning before going to work?
🟢 He gave her a perfunctory kiss on the cheek, without any warmth or smile. - How did Kezia feel when her father returned home in the evening?
🟡 She felt terrified and tried to hide, as his presence created an atmosphere of fear and strictness. - What advice did Kezia’s grandmother give her?
🔴 She advised Kezia to talk to her parents, especially her father, and to make a gift for his birthday. - Why did Kezia stutter in front of her father?
🔵 Kezia was so nervous and scared that she couldn’t speak clearly when her father questioned her. - What was Kezia’s reaction when her father looked at her?
🟣 She would lower her eyes, feel small and frightened, and stammer when trying to respond. - How did Kezia’s father appear to her?
🟢 He seemed big, serious, and terrifying with his large hands and loud voice. - How did Kezia feel about her father compared to Mr. Macdonald?
🟡 She thought Mr. Macdonald was a better father because he played lovingly with his children. - What did Kezia make for her father’s birthday?
🔴 She made a pin cushion using a piece of yellow silk stuffed with paper. - What mistake did Kezia make while making the pin cushion?
🔵 She tore up her father’s important speech papers and used them as stuffing. - What was the result of Kezia’s mistake?
🟣 Her father got angry and beat her with a ruler. - How did Kezia’s grandmother react to the incident?
🟢 She tried to comfort Kezia and kept her close that night. - What did Kezia think about her father after he beat her?
🟡 She thought he was a cruel, heartless man. - What changed Kezia’s view of her father?
🔴 One night when her mother was in the hospital and her grandmother was away, her father comforted her when she was scared. - Why did Kezia feel frightened to sleep alone?
🔵 She had nightmares about a butcher with a knife and felt lonely without her grandmother. - What did her father do when she cried out in fear?
🟣 He picked her up, held her close, and let her sleep beside him. - How did Kezia feel in her father’s arms?
🟢 She felt safe and protected for the first time. - What did Kezia realize about her father at the end?
🟡 She understood he was not mean, but too tired and busy to show affection. - What message does the story convey?
🔴 It shows that love can be expressed silently, and sometimes misunderstood due to lack of communication. - How did Kezia’s father prepare for work every day?
🔵 He wore his uniform, spoke briefly, and went straight to the office — no playing or chatting with family. - How was Kezia’s home atmosphere different from others?
🟣 It was serious, silent, and full of fear compared to cheerful, playful homes like Mr. Macdonald’s. - What was Kezia’s first impression of fathers in general?
🟢 She thought all fathers were cold and unloving. - What lesson did Kezia learn about parental love?
🟡 She realized that love may not always be shown openly but exists deeply. - How did Mr. Macdonald treat his children?
🔴 He played with them, laughed, and was friendly and warm. - Why did Kezia envy Mr. Macdonald’s children?
🔵 Because their father spent quality time with them and showed affection. - What role did the grandmother play in Kezia’s life?
🟣 She was Kezia’s emotional support and tried to help her bond with her father. - What dream scared Kezia at night?
🟢 A nightmare about a butcher with a knife who came nearer and nearer. - What did Kezia do when she had a nightmare?
🟡 She screamed and woke up crying for her grandmother. - What was her father’s unexpected reaction to her nightmare?
🔴 He comforted her and took her in his arms with care. - Why did Kezia not expect her father to be kind?
🔵 Because she had only seen his strict, scary side before. - How does the story highlight the theme of misunderstanding?
🟣 It shows how children may misread strictness as lack of love. - What was Kezia’s final thought about her father?
🟢 She realized he had a big heart despite his serious nature. - What lesson can parents learn from this story?
🟡 To show their love openly and understand a child’s fears. - How did the story end?
🔴 With Kezia snuggling next to her father, feeling protected and loved. - What does Kezia’s change in thinking show about children?
🔵 That with love and attention, children’s fears can turn into trust. - Why did the author write this story?
🟣 To explore parent-child relationships and emotional misunderstanding. - What type of story is “The Little Girl”?
🟢 It’s a heart-touching short story with a moral. - How does the story make the reader feel?
🟡 It evokes empathy for both children and parents. - What is the main conflict in the story?
🔴 Kezia’s fear and misunderstanding of her father’s love.
41–45 Long Question Answers (100–120 words)
41. Why did Kezia misunderstand her father, and how did her opinion change by the end?
🟦 Kezia misunderstood her father because of his stern nature. He never smiled, spoke kindly, or played with her. His strict voice and cold attitude made her feel unloved. She feared him so much that she stammered while talking to him. However, one night when she was alone and frightened by a nightmare, her father comforted her and let her sleep beside him. In that moment, Kezia realized that her father had a warm side too. He cared deeply but didn’t know how to express it. This changed her opinion completely — she understood he loved her in his own way.
42. Compare Kezia’s father with Mr. Macdonald.
🟩 Kezia’s father was strict, disciplined, and had little time for his daughter. He believed in order and responsibility and showed no open affection. In contrast, Mr. Macdonald was cheerful, friendly, and spent time playing with his children. He was a father who enjoyed his children’s company and treated them as friends. Kezia admired Mr. Macdonald and wished her own father was like him. However, by the end of the story, Kezia understood that although her father was not expressive, he loved her deeply. The comparison shows that there are different ways of expressing love — some are open, some hidden.
43. What lesson does the story “The Little Girl” teach about family relationships?
🟥 The story teaches that parents may love their children deeply even if they fail to show it openly. Sometimes, children mistake strictness and silence for lack of love. Kezia feared her father and thought he hated her. But she later realized that he worked hard and was simply too tired to express love through words or games. The story emphasizes the importance of understanding and communication in family relationships. It reminds us that love is not always spoken — it can also be felt through actions, care, and small gestures. The story beautifully shows the emotional growth of a child.
44. How did Kezia’s father prove that he loved her?
🟨 Though he appeared cold and strict, Kezia’s father proved his love through his actions. When Kezia was alone and scared after a nightmare, he didn’t scold her or ask her to be brave. Instead, he picked her up, tucked her into bed beside him, and gently patted her back until she slept. He let her rest near him, which made her feel safe and comforted. That simple gesture made Kezia realize how much he cared. It showed that while he might not be expressive, his love for his daughter was deep and protective.
45. Why did Kezia tear up her father’s speech and how did it affect her?
🟦 Kezia wanted to surprise her father with a birthday gift. Her grandmother suggested she make a pin cushion. While looking for material to stuff it, she found some fine sheets of paper in her mother’s room and unknowingly used them. Unfortunately, those papers were her father’s important speech notes. When her father found out, he got furious and punished her. Kezia was heartbroken and scared, and this incident made her feel even more distant from him. But later, through his comforting actions, she came to understand that her father still loved her despite the mistake.
46–50 Value-Based Questions and Answers
(Meaningful answers based on life values and learnings)
46. What values can we learn from Kezia’s story?
🟩 We learn the importance of communication, empathy, and understanding in relationships. Parents should express love openly, and children should try to understand the intentions behind their actions. Misunderstandings can be cleared with warmth and care.
47. How can children overcome fear in family relationships?
🟦 Children should be encouraged to share their feelings openly. When parents show patience, care, and gentle behavior, fear can be replaced with trust. Love and time spent together help bridge emotional gaps.
48. What does the story teach about judging people too quickly?
🟥 It teaches us not to judge someone based on their outer behavior. Kezia thought her father was cruel, but later she realized he was just tired and didn’t know how to express love. Understanding takes time.
49. Why is expressing love important in families?
🟨 Expressing love builds confidence, trust, and emotional bonding in a family. When feelings are hidden, misunderstandings grow. Words, hugs, or kind gestures make family members feel valued and cared for.
50. How can parents make children feel loved even if they are busy?
🟧 Even with busy schedules, simple acts like spending quality time, listening, praising, and giving attention can make children feel loved. It’s not the quantity but the quality of interaction that matters most.