"The Gift of the Magi" Review

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How much money does Della have at the beginning of the story?

Back

$1.87

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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What is the setting of the story?

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New York City, 1900s

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What gift does Della end up buying for Jim?

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A chain for his watch

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is Della’s concern as she waits for Jim to come home?

Back

She is concerned that he will no longer think she is pretty.

Front

What can you infer about Jim and Della’s life from the beginning of the story?

Back

They don’t have much, but they are happy they have each other.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What theme is central to 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The theme of selfless love and sacrifice.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

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

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Della and Jim.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does Della sell to buy Jim's gift?

Back

Her long hair.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does Jim sell to buy Della's gift?

Back

His pocket watch.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

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

Back

Both characters sacrifice their most prized possessions for each other.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4