"The Gift of the Magi"

Why is Della distressed at the beginning of the story?

• She doesn't have enough money to buy Jim a gift.
• Jim doesn't have enough money to buy her a gift.
• They don't have enough money to pay the rent.
• They don't have enough money to go home for Christmas.

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How much money had Della been able to save?

• 20
• 1.87
• 1
• 21.87

What are we told is Della's greatest possession?

• Her gold necklace
• Her tortoise shell haircombs
• Her hair
• Her nice dress

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What are we told is Jim's greatest possession?

• His silver watch chain
• His leather shoes
• His beard
• His gold watch

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How much does Della earn for selling her hair?

• 20
• 1.87
• 1
• 21.87

What does Della buy Jim for Christmas?

• A gold watch
• A platinum watch chain
• A new leather jacket
• A new felt top hat

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What does Jim buy for Della for Christmas?

• A gold necklace
• A new dress
• Tortoise shell haircombs
• Diamond earrings

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What is surprising about the end of the story?

• Both characters bought something the other character dislikes
• Both characters bought something for themselves instead of each other
• Both characters bought something they themselves hate
• Both characters bought a gift to compliment the item the other character sold

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How does Jim react to Della's new hair?

• Jim is in shock seemingly unable to process what has happened
• Jim is angry when he sees that Della has cut her hair
• Jim is surprised that Della cut her hair so short
• Jim disapproves of the new haircut

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What is the moral of the story?

• Do not sell your greatest treasure

• Those who give with love are the wisest

• Those who give with love are foolish

• Those who celebrate Christmas are the wisest

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