The Gift of the Magi q

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.

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

• $20.00

• $30.00

• $50.00

• $1.87

What did Jim sell in order to buy Della a gift?

• His watch chain
• His hair
• His walking cane
• His pocket watch

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why does Jim react so strangely when he comes home and sees Della with short hair?

• He is mad because she cut her hair.

• He doesn’t recognize her.

• He is upset that he had to sell his watch.

• He is confused because he bought Della combs to use in her long hair.

What did Della buy Jim for Christmas?

• A silver chain for his watch

• A new briefcase for work.

• A new coat

• A new watch

Which statement best expresses the theme (LESSON) of the story?

• Make sure you give people gifts they can actually use.

• Spending time with people you love is more important than getting them gifts.

• The love and sacrifice that goes into a gift is more important than the gift itself.

• Don't waste money on expensive gifts.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the setting of the story?

• Paris, France, 2000

• New York City, 1900s

• East Tennessee, 1890

• The Appalachian Mountains, 1925

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.K.5

Della is conflicted because she knows she could get good money, but she has to self her hair.

What kind of conflict is this?

• Individual vs. Society

• Individual vs. Individual

• Individual vs. Self

• Individual vs. Technology

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What kind of irony is used in the short story "The Gift of The Magi"

• Verbal Irony

• Irony of Situation

• Dramatic Irony

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.K.5