Quiz on 'The Gift of the Magi'
Authored by Ann Newhouse
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central theme of "The Gift of the Magi"?
The importance of wealth and luxury
The challenges of budgeting and saving money
The selflessness and love in gift-giving
The impact of consumerism on relationships
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Della's character develop throughout the story?
She becomes more materialistic as the story progresses.
She learns to appreciate simple joys over material possessions.
She becomes resentful of her financial situation.
She decides to live extravagantly despite her income.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of Della selling her hair?
It represents her lack of self-respect.
It shows her desperation for money.
It symbolizes her love and sacrifice for Jim.
It highlights her vanity and concern for appearance.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do Jim and Della's actions impact the story's meaning?
They highlight the futility of gift-giving.
They emphasize the value of sacrifice and love.
They show the importance of financial planning.
They demonstrate the impact of poor communication.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What literary device is used when describing the couple as the "magi"?
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Personification
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What prediction can be made about Jim's reaction to Della cutting her hair?
He will be angry and leave her.
He will be indifferent to the change.
He will appreciate the gesture of love.
He will ask her to buy new hair.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the irony in the story's ending?
They both bought each other gifts that neither can use.
They both ended up with the gifts they desired.
They both forgot to buy gifts for each other.
They both prioritized themselves over each other.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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