The Gift of the Magi O. Henry

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 Jim sell in order to buy Della a gift?

• His watch chain
• His hair
• His walking cane
• His pocket watch

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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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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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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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How was Della feeling at the beginning of the story?

• excited because Christmas was tomorrow

• proud because she managed to save up money for Jim’s gift

• upset because she didn’t have much money to spend on a gift for Jim

• concerned because she thought Jim would be upset if he didn’t get a nice gift

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Della's hair and Jim's watch have always made them feel:

• proud
• nervous
• worthy of each other
• ashamed of their other possessions

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The exchange of gifts between Jim and Della is the ______.

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• resolution

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