"The Gift of the Magi" Quiz

How much money did Della have for Jim's present at the beginning of the story?

• $1.87

• $18.57

• $185.77

• $8.17

What is the setting of the story?

• Halloween

• The night before Della and Jim's anniversary

• Jim's birthday

• Christmas Eve

What happened to Della and Jim's income?

• It decreased by $10 per week.

• It decreased by $200 per week.

• It increased by $10 per week.

• It increased by $45 per week.

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What is Della's problem at the beginning of the story?

• She lost her job.

• She does not know what to buy her husband for the anniversary.

• She does not have enough money to buy her husband a nice Christmas gift.

• She is having issues in her marriage.

What are the two important possessions the Youngs were very proud of?

• Their home and their car

• Their wedding rings

• His watch and her hair

• None of the above

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How did Della earn $20 to buy Jim's gift?

• She sold her hair.

• She began working as a waitress.

• She sold her wedding rings.

• None of the above

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What did Della buy for Jim?

• A platinum fob chain for his watch

• A new wallet

• A new watch

• A wedding ring

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What did Jim buy for Della?

• A gold necklace

• A set of combs for her hair

• A new wedding ring

• A watch

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How did Jim get the money for Della's gift?

• He sold his hair.

• He sold his watch.

• He got a second job.

• He stole it from a bank.

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