The Gift of the Magi Quiz

What is "The Gift of the Magi" about?

• A wealthy couple buying expensive gifts for each other.

• A poor couple sacrificing their most prized possessions for each other.

• Children exchanging gifts during Christmas.

• A single person finding the true meaning of Christmas.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the wife sacrifice in "The Gift of the Magi"?

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What did the husband sacrifice in "The Gift of the Magi"?

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What significant action does Della take in the story "The Gift of the Magi"?

• She buys a watch for Jim.

• She sells her hair to buy Jim a present.

• She cooks a special meal for Jim.

• She writes a poem for Jim.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

• The importance of wealth.

• The joy of Christmas.

• The necessity of personal sacrifice for love.

• The unpredictability of life.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where does the story primarily take place?

• In a city park

• In the poor couple's house

• At a local school

• In a large shopping mall

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the wife do in the story?

• She visits her friend

• She goes to a restaurant

• She goes to the Madame’s hair goods shop and to get a gift for her husband

• She attends a party

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Who are the main characters in the story?

• Della, Jim, and Madame

• Anna, Mike, and Sir Carter

• Sarah, Tom, and Mrs. Lee

• Emily, Robert, and Mr. Smith

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the external conflict mentioned in the text?

• Jim has too many possessions

• Jim does not make much money

• Jim has to move to another city

• Jim is very wealthy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the internal conflict described in the text?

• Deciding where to live

• Deciding what to get each other and having to sacrifice things

• Choosing a career path

• Learning a new skill

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3