Gift of the 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 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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Check all that apply: How does the reader know that Jim and Della care deeply for each other?

• They sacrifice their most prized possessions in order to buy the perfect gift.

• Della saved pennies for several months to buy Jim a gift.

• They each wanted to buy something only if it was a good deal.

• They each wanted to buy something that was perfect for the other person.

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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.

• It's the thought that counts

• Don't waste money on expensive gifts.

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What is the conflict of the story?

• Jim is late to dinner and Della almost burns supper

• Jim and Della are both very poor

• Both Jim and Della sell the objects that are dear to them to buy the other a gift

• hey buy each other gifts that neither like

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What does the word "enfolded" mean?

• wrap a present

• push away

• scold or lecture

• to embrace or hug

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How much money did Della get from selling her hair?

• $18.13

• $1.87

• $20.00

• $50.00

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When Jim comes home at 7 o'clock why does he stop and stare at Della?

• he is suprised that she has dinner waiting

• he is serious and wants to discuss money

• he is shocked that she cut her hair off

• he does not recognize her anymore

Who is the PROTAGONIST(s) in the story?

• Jim; Madame Sofronie

• Della and Madame Sofronie

• Jim, Della, and Madame Sofronie

• Jim and Della

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Who is the ANTAGONIST of the story?

• Jim

• Della

• Madame Sofronie

• poverty

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