The Gift of the Magi Quiz Review

What is the effect of the repetition of the phrase "One dollar and eighty-seven cents" in the short story?

• It conveys Della's lack of generosity during Christmas time.

• It reinforces the idea that Della cannot save any money.

• It emphasizes that Della is grateful for what she has.

• It highlights Della's frustration because it is so little.

What does the word Magi mean?

• Wise Men

• Peanuts

• A type of food

• Liars

Describe the setting in the story:

• Summer time near a beach

• Hot and on an island

• Around Christmas and in a city or town

• On a farm in Texas

Describe the two treasures in Jim and Della's home:

• Their two pet cats

• Jim's special cereal bowl and Della's bowling ball

• Jim's gold watch and Della's hair

• Jim's favorite Nintendo Switch game and Della's big screen TV

This next question has 2 parts.

Part A: How does Della react to her situation at the beginning of the story?

• Mysteriously

• Dramatically

• Obviously

• Joyfully

Part B: Which quotation supports your answer to Part A?

• "flop down on the shabby little couch and howl"

• "Which instigates moral reflection"

• "There was clearly nothing to do"

• "bulldozing the grocer"

Describe the conflict at the beginning of the story.

• Jim was not at home

• Della could not find her purse

• Their electricity was shut off

• Della only had $1.87 to buy a present for Jim

Which idea conveys conflicting motivations within Della?

• She wants to purchase a special gift for her husband, but she requires more money.

• She wants to sell her hair for extra income, but she realizes no one will cut it for her.

• She wants to buy a set of combs for her hair, but she doesn't know where to get them.

• She wants to bargain with the shopkeepers, but she cannot get them to give her more cash.

What is the effect of the description within the following excerpt?

"The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week. Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D. But whenever Mr. James Dillingham Young came home and reached his flat above he was called "Jim" and greatly hugged by Mrs. James Dillingham Young, already introduced to you as Della. Which is all very good."

• It signifies how the couple views themselves concerning money and identity

• It amplifies the couple's lack of concern with how much income they make

• It shows the courage of the couple in seeking to find their place in society

• It portrays that the couple concentrates on extremely long names

Which of the following choices happened FIRST?

• Jim came home

• Della counted her money and realized she had very little

• Della cut her hair

• Jim and Della exchanged gifts