Gift of the Magi

Who wrote "The Gift of the Magi"?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Mark Twain

• W. W. Jacobs

• O. Henry

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Who are the two main protagonists?

• Sydney and Sophie

• Shopkeeper and Mrs. Porter

• Sydney and Mrs. Porter

• Jim and Della

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What is Della's most prized possession?

• her necklace

• her ring

• her hair

• her dog

What is Jim's most prized possession?

• pocketwatch

• ring

• pen

• chain

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How does Della afford a present for Jim?

• she gets a job

• she donates blood

• she sells her hair

• she sells all of her possessions

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What does Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?

• his ring

• his house

• his pocketwatch

• his soul

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How much money did Della earn by selling her hair?

• $10

• $20

• $25

• $15

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What is NOT a theme or overall message in the play?

• sacrifice

• love

• generosity

• dishonesty

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What do you call the twist at the end of the play?

• angering

• ironic

• conflicting

• desperate

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Why are Jim and Della the Magi?

• because they love each other

• because they are wise and gave selflessly

• because they gave a gift

• because they visited baby Jesus

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