Gift of the Magi

What is the setting of the story?

• Della and Jim's apartment

• a farm in the country

• the schoolyard

• the grocery story

What mood does the author create?

• scary

• exciting

• sad

• heartwarming

During which holiday does this story take place?

• Valentine's Day

• Mother's Day

• Sweetest Day

• Christmas

Identify the characters in the story

• Jim and Della

• Monte and Bruce

• Christine and Jack

• Burt and Ernie

What are the two valuable possessions belonging to Della and Jim?

• Della's hair comb and Jim's gold chain

• Della's ring and Jim's tie clip

• Della's hair and Jim's watch

• Della's necklace and Jim's shoes

How much money did Della have at first to buy Jim's gift?

• $1.87

• $20.00

• $5.23

• $4.25

What did Della do to get additional money for Jim's gift?

• pawned her wedding ring

• cut and sold her hair

• got a part-time job

• borrowed money from her family

What gift did Della buy for Jim?

• a gold chain for his watch

• a gold tie clip

• gold cuff links

• a new coat and gloves

How did Jim get additional money to buy Della's gift?

• He got a second job.

• He pawned his wedding ring.

• He borrowed money from his family.

• He sold his watch.

What gift did Jim buy for Della?

• earrings

• a necklace

• a comb for her hair

• a ring