Exploring Sacrifice and Irony in The Gift of the Magi

The story 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is about a couple, Della and Jim, who sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy each other Christmas gifts. Della sells her long hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. The irony of their sacrifices highlights the depth of their love. The story concludes with a comparison to the biblical Magi, emphasizing the wisdom in their selfless giving.

Who is the author of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• Mark Twain

• O. Henry

• Charles Dickens

• Ernest Hemingway

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

• Sacrifice and love

• Wealth and power

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

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How much money did Della save for Jim's Christmas present?

• 20 dollars

• 10 dollars

• 5 dollars

• 1.87 dollars

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What did Della decide to sell to buy Jim a gift?

• Her long hair

• Her gold watch

• Her wedding ring

• Her coat

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What gift did Della buy for Jim?

• A pair of shoes

• A platinum chain

• A leather strap

• A hat

How did Della try to improve her appearance after cutting her hair?

• By wearing a hat

• By curling her short hair

• By putting on makeup

• By wearing a wig

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What was Jim's initial reaction when he saw Della's short hair?

• He was confused

• He was happy

• He was surprised

• He was angry

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What did Jim buy for Della?

• A necklace

• A bracelet

• A pair of jeweled combs

• A pair of shoes

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What did Jim sell to buy Della's gift?

• His coat

• His gold watch

• His shoes

• His hat

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To whom does the narrator compare Jim and Della in the epilogue?

• Santa Claus

• The Three Wise Men

• The Apostles

• The Shepherds

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