The Gift of the Magi Selection Test

What is the setting of the story?

• Paris, France, 2000

• New York City, 1900s

• East Tennessee, 1890

• The Appalachian Mountains, 1925

How was Della feeling at the beginning of the story?

• excited because Christmas was tomorrow

• proud because she managed to save up money for Jim’s gift

• upset because she didn’t have much money to spend on a gift for Jim

• concerned because she thought Jim would be upset if he didn’t get a nice gift

What can you infer about Jim and Della’s life from the first two scenes?

• They don’t have much, but they are happy they have each other.

• They both like shopping a lot.

• Della wants to go to work with Jim.

• Jim complains about his watch often and it bothers Della.

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 pocket watch

How much money does Della have at the beginning of the story?

• $20.00

• $1.87

• $100.00

• No Money

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.

How much did Madame Sophie give to Della for her hair?

• $20.00

• $30.00

• $50.00

• $1.87

What gift does Della end up buying for Jim? 

• Her hair
• A pocket watch
• A chain for his watch
• A new Jeep Wrangler

What does Jim end up buying for Della? 

• A new furnished room
• A chain for her watch
• Beautiful combs for her hair
• A fancy dinner and flowers

Why does Jim react so strangely when Della tells him she has sold her hair?

• He thinks she looks like a schoolboy.

• He is upset that she didn’t ask him.

• He is ashamed of not being able to provide for her.

• He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.