The Gift of the Magi Flashcard

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What is the cost of the furnished rooms in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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$8 a week.

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What did Della buy with the money she got from selling her hair?

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She bought combs.

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

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The value of a gift is not in its cost but in the love behind it.

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What was the name on the door of the furnished rooms?

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Mr. James Dillingham Young.

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How much money did Della have to buy a gift for Jim?

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One dollar and eighty-seven cents.

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What does the story 'The Gift of the Magi' illustrate about love and sacrifice?

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It shows that true love often involves sacrifice for the happiness of the other.

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

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Della and Jim.

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What does Della sacrifice to buy a gift for Jim?

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Her long hair.

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What does Jim sacrifice to buy a gift for Della?

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His watch.

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How does the story 'The Gift of the Magi' end?

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Both characters realize the depth of their love through their sacrifices.