In Scene 1, SD2 says that Jim and Della’s Christmas tree is small, scraggly, and sparsely decorated. These details help show that _________. (Choose TWO correct answers.) Check all that apply.

Della’s hair is her most-prized possession.

What is the MAIN purpose of Scene 2? Mark only one oval.

to show that Jim feels bad about not being able to buy Della a gift

to show that the office where Jim works is cramped

to show that Fred finds it hard to concentrate at work

to show why Della decides to sell her hair

In Scene 3, Jim “carefully polishes” his watch with his napkin. The playwright most likely included this detail to show that. Mark only one oval.

Jim spilled coffee on his watch.

Jim has to work on the day before Christmas.

When Jim and Della realize that they’ve bought each other gifts that neither of them can use, they. Mark only one oval.

see the humor in the situation.

are full of regret for having given up their most prized possessions.

Which TWO lines best support your answer to question 4? Check all that apply.

SD2: Jim unwraps the box. He lifts the lid and stares inside.

SD1: Della sits down next to Jim. A smile tugs at the corners of her mouth.

SD3: Ignoring Della’s request, Jim goes to the couch and sits down. He grins.

Jim: Della, the fact is, I sold my watch to buy your combs.

Which is Kristin Lewis’s main purpose for writing “What Do You Get From Giving?” Mark only one oval.

to explain how gift-giving affects the giver

to show why Della and Jim should not have bought such expensive gifts for each other

to persuade readers to give more gifts to others

to encourage readers to donate money to an animal shelter instead of buying gifts

Midterm Gift of the Magi

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Simply means “floating on the surface of water.” It is often used figuratively to mean “have just enough money to pay what you owe.” Mark only one oval.

befit

haggle

sparse

afloat

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Means “to be suitable or appropriate for someone or something.” Mark only one oval.

afloat

befit

haggle

tonic

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To argue about the details of something—particularly the price of something—before reaching an agreement. Mark only one oval.

haggle

tonic

afloat

agonize

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Present only in small amounts or is very spread out over an area. Mark only one oval.

threadbare

tonic

sparse

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Used to describe something made of fabric that it is old, shabby, and worn thin from use. Mark only one oval.

tonic

unceremoniously

threadbare

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Liquid mixture that makes you feel better or restores you to health. Before we had the medicines we have today, people often used tonics to treat their ailments. Mark only one oval.

tonic

threadbare

haggle

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is done roughly and without any formality or courtesy. Mark only one oval.

haggle

unceremoniously

reap

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Midterm Gift of the Magi

Simply means “floating on the surface of water.” It is often used figuratively to mean “have just enough money to pay what you owe.” Mark only one oval.

Means “to be suitable or appropriate for someone or something.” Mark only one oval.

To argue about the details of something—particularly the price of something—before reaching an agreement. Mark only one oval.

Present only in small amounts or is very spread out over an area. Mark only one oval.

Used to describe something made of fabric that it is old, shabby, and worn thin from use. Mark only one oval.

Liquid mixture that makes you feel better or restores you to health. Before we had the medicines we have today, people often used tonics to treat their ailments. Mark only one oval.

Is done roughly and without any formality or courtesy. Mark only one oval.

to spend a long time thinking or worrying about something. Mark only one oval.

glows with intense heat. Mark only one oval.

carries information or messages between your brain and body. Mark only one oval.

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