The Gift of the Magi Quiz

What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• Wealth and power

• Betrayal and revenge

• Loneliness and despair

• Sacrifice and love

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In 'The Gift of the Magi', how does the theme of sacrifice play a role in the story?

• Both main characters sacrifice their most prized possessions

• The sacrifice in the story is purely materialistic

• The main characters sacrifice their friendship

• The theme of sacrifice is not present in the story

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How does the theme of love manifest in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• Materialistic desires of the main characters

• Lack of emotional connection between the main characters

• Selfless sacrifices made by the main characters

• Betrayal and deceit in the relationship

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What is the significance of the title 'The Gift of the Magi' in relation to the theme of the story?

• The title signifies the importance of wisdom and knowledge

• The title reflects the theme of betrayal and deception

• The title represents the idea of materialism and greed

• The title symbolizes the theme of selfless love and sacrifice.

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Explain how the theme of selflessness is portrayed in 'The Gift of the Magi'.

• Jim and Della keep their most prized possessions for themselves

• The theme of selflessness is not portrayed in 'The Gift of the Magi'

• Jim and Della sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.

• Jim and Della buy gifts for themselves instead of each other

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What is the main event that drives the plot of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• The main event is the arrival of a mysterious stranger in the town

• The sacrifice made by the main characters to buy gifts for each other

• The main event is the setting of the story in a small town

• The main event is the discovery of the gifts by the main characters

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How does the plot of 'The Gift of the Magi' develop after Della sells her hair?

• Della uses the money to buy a chain for Jim's pocket watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair.

• Della uses the money to buy a new car

• Jim buys a new house with the money from selling his watch

• Della and Jim decide to go on a vacation with the money

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What is the climax of the plot in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• When Della and Jim get married

• When Della and Jim decide to sell their gifts

• When Della and Jim exchange their gifts and realize the sacrifices they have made.

• When Della and Jim realize they have no money left

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How does the plot of 'The Gift of the Magi' resolve at the end of the story?

• Della and Jim decide to break up and pursue other relationships

• Della and Jim discover that the gifts they exchanged are actually cursed

• Della and Jim realize the sacrifices they have made for each other and the true meaning of love and selflessness.

• Della and Jim realize they are actually long-lost siblings

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Explain the significance of the plot twist in 'The Gift of the Magi' and how it impacts the story.

• It introduces a new character

• It leads to a happy ending

• It has no impact on the story

• It reveals the selfless love and sacrifice of the main characters, Della and Jim.

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