The Gift of the Magi

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 did Jim sell in order to buy Della a gift?

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

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.

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

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

• 2.00

• 3.00

• 1.87

• 2.87

Love is a theme (big idea) in the story .

• True

• False

Sacrifice (giving up something) is a theme (big idea) in the story.

• True

• False

Death is a theme (big idea) in the story.

• True

• False