The Gift of the Magi: Character Quiz

What do the details about the setting in Scene 1 reveal about Della and Jim?

• The setting reveals Della and Jim are wealthy and able to provide for whatever they may need.

• The setting reveals Charlie will help Jim and Della with whatever they need for Christmas.

• The setting of threadbare rugs, used furniture, and an upset Della reveals that Jim and Della do not have much money and times are hard.

• The setting of a beautifully lit home with Christmas lights and presents indicate Jim and Della are financially stable.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

How does Jim and Della's financial situation affect them?

• Their finances are stable, so they are able to do as they want and buy as they please.

• Their finances cause strain for both of them as they want to give the other something nice for Christmas.

• Their family helps them to provide Christmas gifts for each other.

• Jim's boss has to help him financially so he can provide Christmas for his family.

Find ONE piece of text evidence from the drama that shows Jim is affected by their finances.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

Find ONE piece of text evidence from the drama that shows Della is affected by their finances.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

Della decides to cut her hair in Scene 3. What does her decision to cut her hair reveal about her in Scene 4?

• Cutting her hair reveals her love for Jim is much stronger than her love for her own hair.

• Cutting her hair reveals she is more concerned about money than anything else.

• Cutting her hair reveals she will give in to pushy salesmen.

• Cutting her hair reveals she honors Jim by always listening to him.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why did Della choose the watch chain for Jim over a coat or gloves?

• Della chose the watch chain because the store no longer had the gloves she wanted.

• Della chose the watch chain because the store sold the only coat in his size to the person before her.

• Della chose the watch chain because Jim told her that was what he wanted for Christmas.

• Della chose the watch chain because she knew if he were truthful he was ashamed of his tattered old leather strap on his watch.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Write a sentence description of how Della felt at the end of the play.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Write a sentence description of how Jim felt at the end of the play.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

Consider both Jim and Della's responses to the gift exchange at the end of the play. Think about what their responses reveal about them. Provide a one word character trait for Jim and a character trait for Della.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3