The Gift of the Magi

Which sentence from the passage provides the best insight into Della’s feelings for Jim?

• "A furnished flat at $8 per week.”

• “Only 1.87 to buy a present for Jim.”

• “‘Will you buy my hair?’ asked Della.

• “‘Please God, make him think I am still pretty.’”

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What can the reader infer from the following passage?

• Della is upset that her clothes are worn.

• Della is upset because her hair is wet.

• Della is bothered that she has to find a gift for Jim.

• Della decides to sell her hair, and briefly mourns the loss of her favorite feature.

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Which sentence from the passage provides the best example of suspense within the story?

• "Jim was never late.”

• “The door opened and Jim stepped in and closed it.”

• “He simply stared at her fixedly with that peculiar expression on his face.”

• “Out of his trance Jim seemed quickly to wake.”

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For which of the following reasons does the author most likely include the story of the magi in the last paragraph?

• To show that Della and Jim should have given the same gifts as the magi.

• To show that Della and Jim represent the spirit of giving through love.

• To show that Della and Jim need to learn generosity.

• To show that Della and Jim chose poor gifts for one another.

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Which inference can be best made about Della?

• She wants to please Jim.

• She is persuaded easily.

• She fears being alone.

• She is self-absorbed.

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Which inference can be best made about Jim?

• He is judgmental.

• He is successful.

• He is arrogant.

• He is caring.

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