The gift of the magi

1. What does Della sell in order to buy a gift for Jim?

• a) Her house

• b) Her hair

• c) Her watch

• d) Her necklace

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2. What does Jim sell in order to buy a gift for Della?

• a) His coat

• b) His shoes

• c) His watch

• d) His car

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3. What gift does Della buy for Jim?

• a) A wallet

• b) A pocket watch chain

• c) A pair of shoes

• d) A hat

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4. What gift does Jim buy for Della?

• a) A pair of earrings

• b) A bracelet

• c) A set of combs for her hair

• d) A new dress

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5. What is the central theme of The Gift of the Magi?

• a) Wealth brings happiness

• b) Love is more important than material possessions

• c) Honesty is the best policy

• d) Time is more valuable than money

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6. How much money does Della initially have to buy Jim's gift?

• a) $1.87

• b) $5.00

• c) $10.00

• d) $2.00

7. The title “The Gift of the Magi” refers to which of the following?

• a) The gifts Jim and Della give each other

• b) The wise men who brought gifts to baby Jesus

• c) The expensive nature of the gifts

• d) The magical power of love

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8. How does the story show that Jim and Della's sacrifices were valuable

despite their losses?

• a) Their gifts were the most expensive in the town.

• b) Their love for each other was more important than the material gifts.

• c) They both regretted giving up their prized possessions.

• d) The story praises them for being smart with money.

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9. The phrase 'the magi' in the story is symbolic of what?

• a) Riches

• b) Wise sacrifice

• c) Foolishness

• d) Beauty

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10. Why does O. Henry describe Jim and Della as 'the wisest' at the end

of the story?

• a) They found a way to get what they wanted.

• b) They realized the true value of love and sacrifice.

• c) They figured out how to exchange the gifts back.

• d) They became rich and successful.

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