Question 1

Who is the author of the story 'The Little Girl'?

Accepted Answer

Katherine Mansfield is the author of the story 'The Little Girl'. She was a prominent New Zealand modernist writer who wrote short stories under her married name and maiden name.

Question 2

What was the name of the little girl in the story?

Accepted Answer

The name of the little girl in the story was Kezia. She was a young child who was terrified of her strict father and gradually understood his softer side.

Question 3

How did Kezia feel when her father came home from work?

Accepted Answer

Kezia felt a sense of relief when her father left for work, but she felt terrified and afraid when he returned home, often treating him like a giant.

Question 4

What did Kezia's father usually do before going to his office?

Accepted Answer

Before going to his office, Kezia's father used to come into her room and give her a casual kiss on the cheek.

Question 5

Why did Kezia stutter in front of her father?

Accepted Answer

Kezia stuttered in front of her father because she was very nervous and terrified of him, finding it difficult to speak normally.