The Gift of the Magi

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What are the names of the two main characters in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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Jim and Della

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

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Those who give with love are the wisest.

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How does Della feel at the beginning of the story?

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She feels upset because she didn’t have much money to spend on a gift for Jim.

Front

What can we infer about the couple from the detail about the Christmas tree?

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The couple doesn't have extra money to spend on Christmas.

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Why is everything in the story described as gray?

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They didn't have a lot of money.

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What does the title 'The Gift of the Magi' refer to?

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It refers to the wise men who brought gifts to Jesus, symbolizing the value of selfless giving.

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What sacrifice does Della make for Jim's gift?

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She sells her long hair to buy a platinum chain for Jim's watch.

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What sacrifice does Jim make for Della's gift?

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He sells his watch to buy a set of combs for Della's hair.

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

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A modest apartment in a poor neighborhood during Christmas time.

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How does the story illustrate the theme of love and sacrifice?

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Both characters give up their most prized possessions to make each other happy.