"The Gift of the Magi" Quiz

Jim's most precious possession was ....

• the money clip given to him by his uncle.

• the cane he used as a walking stick.

• the pocket watch, which was an heirloom.

• an old Bible from his grandmother.

What was Della's most prized possession?

• her crystal glasses

• her China

• her wedding dress

• her hair

In the following quote, which word hints at the financial situation that the couple find themselves in: "There was nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl" ?

• flop

• shabby

• nothing

• how

How does Della earn money for her gift for her husband?

• takes in laundry from neighbors

• saves a little grocery money each week

• sells her hair

• sells her mother's China

How does Jim come up with the money for his gift for his wife?

• works extra hours at work

• takes on a side job

• sells his pocket watch

• asks for a loan

The following is a definition for what type of literary technique? Occurs when there's an unexpected outcome in a story that is different from what is expected to happen.

• verbal irony

• situational irony

• personification

• foreshadowing

From where does the title of the story come?

• the Bible

• a famous poem

• a famous myth

• a Greek legend

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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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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O. Henry references the Magi in both the title and the story itself. What kind of literary device is this?

• Foreshadowing
• Allusion
• Metaphor
• Personification

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