The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

Multiple Choice

Why was Della overwhelemed with stress?

• Della felt overwhelmed after receiving bad news from a friend.
• Della was stressed because she lost her job.
• Della was overwhelmed with stress because she had too little money to buy a gift for her husband.

• Della was anxious about planning a surprise party for her husband.

Multiple Choice

What makes Della anxious?

• Della is anxious about her job performance.
• Della is anxious about not having enough money for a Christmas gift.
• Della is anxious about the weather on Christmas.
• Della is anxious about her family's health.

Multiple Choice

How does Jim feel about Della's decision?

• Jim feels disappointed in Della's sacrifice.
• Jim is nothing about Della's choice.

• Jim is angry about Della's decision.
• Jim feels both surprise and love for Della's sacrifice.

Multiple Choice

What do Jim's actions tell us?

• Jim's actions aren't important to his character.

• Jim's actions show that he is always honest.

• Jim's actions show he dislikes helping others.
• Jim's actions reflect his good character and intentions.

Multiple Choice

How are love and sacrifice related?

(TWO correct answers)

• Love and sacrifice aren't related concepts.

• Sacrifice is a sign of weakness in love.

• Sacrifice is sometimes necessary in relationships.

• Love is only about yourself.

• Love shows when you think about the other person before yourself.