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

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What does Della sell to buy Jim a gift?

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Della sells her long hair.

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What does Jim sell to buy Della a gift?

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Jim sells his watch.

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What is the significance of the gifts exchanged in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The gifts symbolize the characters' love and willingness to sacrifice for each other.

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What does Della buy for Jim?

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Della buys a chain for Jim's watch.

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What does Jim buy for Della?

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Jim buys combs for Della's hair.

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How does Della feel at the beginning of the story?

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Della feels sad and distressed because she has no money to buy a gift for Jim.

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What lesson can be learned from 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The lesson is that true love involves selflessness and sacrifice.

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

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