The Gift of the Magi Quiz

What is the author known for according to the text?

• Writing a few short stories

• His wit, wordplay, and twist endings

• His famous novel

• His poetry

What does the term "parsimony" imply in the context of the story?

• Generosity

• Wealth

• Extravagance

• Extreme unwillingness to spend money

What is the reader advised to take notes about while reading the story?

• The historical context of the story

• The relationship between Jim and Della

• The author's life

• The setting of the story

What does the word "predominate" mean as used in the text?

• To be in the minority

• To be the strongest or main element

• To be unimportant

• To be outdated

What does the author mean by "beggar description"?

• To be extremely common

• To be undeserving of attention

• To be so strange or extraordinary that it cannot be described

• To be wealthy and opulent

What is the cost of the furnished flat per week?

• $8

• $88

• $18

• $80

What is the vestibule in the context of the story?

• A small garden

• A room just inside the main doors of a building

• A type of furniture

• A decorative archway

What was the original weekly income of the "Dillingham" before it shrank to $20?

• $30

• $25

• $40

• $15

What did Della do after she finished crying?

• She went to buy Jim a present.

• She attended to her cheeks with the powder rag.

• She pulled down her hair and let it fall to its full length.

• She put on her old brown jacket and hat.

What is the meaning of the word "sterling" as used in the text?

• To shine brightly

• To be of the highest standard or quality

• To depreciate in value

• To be full of envy