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The Gift of the Magi O. Henry

Authored by IDA JANIS

English

7th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

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The Gift of the Magi     O. Henry
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How much did Mrs. Sophie give to Della for her hair?

$20.00
$30.00
$50.00
$1.87

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jim sell in order to buy Della a gift?

His watch chain
His hair
His walking cane
His pocket watch

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money did Della have at the beginning of the story?

21.87

60 cents

1.87

Story did not say

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jim's most prized possession?

his father's coat

his pocket watch

his hair

His wife

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Della's most prized possession?

her hair

a diamond necklace

her mom's ring

her husband

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?

Make sure you give people gifts they can actually use.

Spending time with people you love is more important than getting them gifts.

The love and sacrifice that goes into a gift is more important than the gift itself.

Don't waste money o expensive gifts.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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