The Gift of the Magi (B4)

How much money does Della have at the start of the story?

• $5.00

• $20.00

• $1.87

• $0.87

Why does Della count her money three (3) times at the beginning of the story?

• She wants to make sure she has enough (bastante) money for groceries.

• She hopes she made a mistake and that she actually has more money

• She is practicing her math skills.

• She wants to show Jim that they are poor

Why does Della feel embarrassed when she negotiates for lower prices at the market?

• She thinks the sellers are too kind to her.

• She feels embarrassed about being poor.

• She thinks Jim will be angry at her for saving money.

Della cries because she only has $1.87. What does this show?

• She does not like Christmas.

• She is upset (triste) because she cannot afford a nice gift for Jim.

• She is angry at Jim for not saving money.

• She wants to buy herself something nice.

How does the author describe Della’s emotions when she looks out the window?/ ¿Cómo describe el autor las emociones de Della cuando mira por la ventana?

• She feels hopeful /esperanza about tomorrow.

• She feels upset and disappointed about her situation./ Se siente molesta y decepcionada por su situación.

• She is excited to see Jim.

• She is angry because she couldnt' save enough (bastante) money.

What is the mood (estado de ánimo) of the story at the beginning when Della counts her money?

• Hopeful and exciting./ Esperanzadora y emocionante.

• Sad and disappointing./ Triste y decepcionante.

• Joyful and cheerful/ Alegre y jovial..

• Angry and tense./ Enojado y tenso.

What is Della’s main problem at the beginning of the story?

• She does not have enough money to buy a gift for Jim.

• She forgot about Christmas.

• She lost Jim’s favorite possession.

• She cannot find something she likes in the store.

What are Jim and Della’s most valuable possessions?

• Their apartment and their clothes.

• Jim’s gold watch and Della’s long hair.

• Their wedding rings.

• Jim’s tools and Della’s jewelry.

What decision does Della make to solve her problem?

• She asks Jim for money.

• She decides to sell her hair to buy a gift for Jim.

• She buys a gift using only the money she saved.

• She decides not to buy a gift for Jim.

What does Della do after she finishes crying?

• She decides to stop saving for Christmas.

• She looks out the window and thinks about her life.

• She takes off her hat and decides to sell her hair.

• She counts her money again.