The Gift of the Magi Test

Why does Jim react so strangely when Della tells him she has sold her hair?

• He thinks she looks like a chorus girl.

• He is upset that she didn’t consult him.

• He is ashamed of not being an adequate provider.

• He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.

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How much did Mrs. Sophie give to Della for her hair?

• $20.00
• $30.00
• $50.00
• $1.87

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What did Jim sell in order to buy Della a gift?

• His watch chain
• His hair
• His walking cane
• His pocket watch

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What did Della buy Jim for Christmas?

• A silver chain for his watch

• A new briefcase for work.

• A new coat

• A new watch

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What is Della’s concern as she waits for Jim to come home?

• She worries that Jim won’t like the present.

• She is concerned that he won’t like the chops that she is making for dinner.

• She is concerned because Jim is arriving home later than usual.

• She is concerned that he will no longer think she is pretty.

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What was the couple's last name?

• Young

• Dillingham

• Solomon

• Sofronie

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What was Jim's most prized possession?

• his father's coat

• his pocket watch

• his hair

• His wife

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What was Della's most prized possession?

• her hair

• a diamond necklace

• her mom's ring

• her husband

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Who were the original Magi?

• Jim and Della

• Adam and Eve

• the three kings who gave gifts to the baby Jesus

• the shepherds who traveled to see Jesus

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What is the best theme for the story?

• to give gifts out of sacrificial love

• to tell people what you are getting them for Christmas so mistakes won't happen

• to give gifts because they gave you a gift

• to save money so when Christmas comes you will have money

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