GIFT OF MAGI

What are Jim and Della's most prized possessions? 

• Della's hair & Jim's job
• Della's looking glass mirror & Jim's hair 
• Della's beauty & Jim's great personality
• Della's hair & Jim's gold watch

How much money does Della have? 

• $20.00
• $1.87
• $100.00
• No Money

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How does Della get the money to buy Jim's gift? 

• She sells her long hair. 
• She secretly has a job. 
• She steals money from Jim. 
• She borrows money from her mom.

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What is a clear theme of the story? 

• It's always good to outdo each other when gift giving.
• Unconditional love is the best kind of gift giving.
• Money buys love.
• You need to save up to buy gifts.

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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 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 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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At the beginning of the story, which of the following is most upsetting to Della?

• the thought of parting with her hair
• The thought that short hair may be unattractive
• The idea of not having a present good enough for Jim
• The possibility that Jim would not be able to buy her a gift

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