812 GOTM

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 wouldn't be able to buy her a gift

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

• proud

• nervous

• worthy of each other

• ashamed of their possessions

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

What does the title of this story allude to?

• the three sacrificial gifts the wise men gave to baby Jesus

• following the North star to find their destination

• looking for someone else to blame for bad choices

• making plans to undo what they have done

Jim's gold watch, his finest possession, is a family _______, inherited from his father and passed down from his father's father.

• comb

• fob chain

• jewel

• heirloom

"...Della's beautiful hair fell about her, rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters"

• simile

• personification

• alliteration

• onomatopeia

The ___________of the story occurs when Jim and Della discover that they have both sacrificed their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.

• exposition

• falling action

• climax

• rising action

How much does Della sell her hair for in the short story?

• $1.87

• $20

• $21.87

• $200

Of the events below, which happened last?

• Della bought Jim a gift

• Della cried about only having $1.87

• Della went to Madame Sofronie's

• Della cut her hair

Which statement best expresses the theme of this story

• give people gifts that they can actually use

• being with loved ones is more important than getting gifts

• the best gift involves sacrifice

• don't waste your money on expensive gifts