"The Gift of the Magi" Part 2

Which of the following best describes Jim's mood when he returns home?

• angry and annoyed
• tired, but pleasant
• happy and energetic

Why is Jim so stunned by the fact that Della cut off her hair?

• He loves Della's hair more than he loves Della.
• Della has often told Jim that she would never ever cut off her hair.
• He has bought her fancy combs as a present.

How does Jim react to Della's gift?

• He is thrilled and immediately attaches the chain to his gold watch.
• He is angry because Della has spent so much money.
• He sits, smiles, and suggests they put the presents away for a while. 

Readers should infer that Jim became able to afford Della's expensive gift by

• working extra hard in the months leading up to Christmas.
• selling Della's hair and using the money to buy her a gift. 
• selling his gold watch

At the end of the story, why does O. Henry say that Jim and Della are the magi?

• They have shown that they understand what it means to be truly giving.
• They have traveled many miles to bring gifts to one another. 
• Jim and Della have little property to their names.