The Gift of the Magi Quiz - Web
Authored by Ashley McNairy
English
6th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
1. In Scene 1, SD2 says that Jim and Della’s Christmas tree is small, scraggly, and sparsely decorated. These details help show that __________. (Choose TWO correct answers.)
Jim & Della are poor
Jim & Della love popcorn
Della's hair is her most prized possession
It is Christmas time
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.6.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the most important way that Scene 2 contributes to the plot?
It shows that the office where Jim works is cramped.
It shows that Fred finds it hard to concentrate on his work.
It establishes that Jim feels bad about not being able to buy Della a gift just as Della feels bad about not being able to buy Jim a gift.
It reveals why Della decides to sell her hair.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In Scene 3, Jim “carefully polishes” his watch with his napkin before putting it back in his pocket. The playwright most likely included this detail to help the audience understand that
Jim spilled coffee on his watch
Jim treasures his watch
Jim is a very tidy person
Jim has to work on the day before Christmas
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How do Jim and Della react when they realize that they’ve bought each other gifts that neither of them can use?
They are full of regret for having given up their most prized possessions.
They see the humor in the situation.
They refuse to accept the truth.
They are angry at each other for having wasted so much money.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the theme of the gift of the magi?
Don't judge a book by it's cover
Treat others how you want to be treated
A wealth of love makes up for material poverty
Honesty can relieve a guilty conscious
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
"Jim: You don’t need to remind me of that. I mean, I know our employers are struggling just to stay afloat, and I hate to complain—"
In this context, "Afloat" means...
Literally to mean floating on top of a surface of water
Figuratively to mean just have enough money to pay what you owe
Literally to mean making a lot of money
Figuratively to mean floating on top of a surface of a water
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Shopkeeper: I quite understand. Would a pocket watch be the thing, perhaps? We have some very fine pocket watches that would surely befit a man like . . . Jim, was his name?
In this context, "Befit" means...
Suitable or appropriate for someone or something
Bizarre or odd
Surprise or shock
None of the above
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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