The Gift of the Magi | Quiz and CR Practice

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Open Ended

What is the overall theme of this short story? Provide textual evidence that supports your response.

Open Ended

Why do we spend so much time getting to know Della in the story, while Jim is introduced only near the very end? Is her perspective more or less important than his?

Open Ended

What are some symbols in "The Gift of the Magi?" Is it telling that Jim gives up something material that can't be reclaimed while Della gives up something that will regrow?

Multiple Choice

How much money did Della have for Jim's present at the beginning of the story?

• $1.87

• $18.57

• $185.77

• $8.17

Multiple Choice

What is the setting of the story?

• Halloween

• The night before Della and Jim's anniversary

• Jim's birthday

• Christmas Eve

Multiple Choice

What happened to Della and Jim's income?

• It decreased by $10 per week.

• It decreased by $200 per week.

• It increased by $10 per week.

• It increased by $45 per week.

Multiple Choice

What is Della's problem at the beginning of the story?

• She lost her job.

• She does not know what to buy her husband for the anniversary.

• She does not have enough money to buy her husband a nice Christmas gift.

• She is having issues in her marriage.

Multiple Choice

What are the two important possessions the Youngs were very proud of?

• Their home and their car

• Their wedding rings

• His watch and her hair

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

How did Della earn $20 to buy Jim's gift?

• She sold her hair.

• She began working as a waitress.

• She sold her wedding rings.

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

What did Della buy for Jim?

• A platinum fob chain for his watch

• A new wallet

• A new watch

• A wedding ring

Multiple Choice

What did Jim buy for Della?

• A gold necklace

• A set of combs for her hair

• A new wedding ring

• A watch

Multiple Choice

How did Jim get the money for Della's gift?

• He sold his hair.

• He sold his watch.

• He got a second job.

• He stole it from a bank.