The Gift of the Magi Comprehension Flashcard

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What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The main theme is the sacrifice of love, where both characters give up their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.

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Who are the main characters in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The main characters are Jim and Della, a young couple who are deeply in love.

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What does Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?

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Della sells her long, beautiful hair.

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What does Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?

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Jim sells his prized watch.

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What is the significance of the gifts Jim and Della buy for each other?

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The gifts symbolize their love and willingness to sacrifice for one another.

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What is the setting of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The story is set in New York City during the early 1900s.

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What holiday is central to the story's plot?

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Christmas is the holiday around which the story revolves.

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What does Della buy for Jim with the money she gets from selling her hair?

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Della buys a platinum watch chain for Jim.

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What does Jim buy for Della with the money he gets from selling his watch?

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Jim buys a set of combs for Della's hair.

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What is the irony in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The irony is that both Jim and Della sacrifice their most valuable possessions to buy gifts that ultimately cannot be used.