"The Gift of the Magi" Quiz

What were the names of the two main characters in the short story?

• Jim and Della

• Tim and Ella

• Jim and Dora

• Tim and Della

Jim's most precious possession was ....

• the money clip given to him by his uncle.

• the cane he used as a walking stick.

• the pocket watch, which was an heirloom.

• an old Bible from his grandmother.

What was Della's most prize possession?

• her crystal glasses

• her China

• her wedding dress

• her hair

On what day did the short story occur?

• Christmas Eve

• New Year's Eve

• Christmas Day

• New Year's Day

How much money does Della have to spend on a Christmas gift?

• $2.00

• $1.50

• $2.84

• $1.87

In the following quote, which word hints at the financial situation that the couple find themselves in: "There was nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl" ?

• flop

• shabby

• nothing

• how

What does Della want to buy for her husband?

• a watch chain

• a new watch

• a wristwatch

• a new clock

What does Jim buy for his wife?

• a new brush

• a new dress

• hair combs

• gloves

A possible theme of this story could be that the couple's love for each other is much more valuable than any ____ .

• material gift

• person's opinion

• expensive dinner

• verbal expression of love

How does Della earn money for her gift for her husband?

• takes in laundry from neighbors

• saves a little grocery money each week

• sells her hair

• sells her mother's China