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The Gift of the Magi Review

Authored by Pamela Harmon

English

6th - 8th Grade

26 Questions

CCSS covered

Used 18+ times

The Gift of the Magi Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why does Jim react so strangely when Della tells him she has sold her hair?

He thinks she looks like a chorus girl.

He is upset that she didn’t consult him.

He is ashamed of not being an adequate provider.

He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How much did Madame Sofronie give to Della for her hair?

$20.00

$30.00

$50.00

$1.87

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What did Jim sell in order to buy Della a gift?

His watch chain
His hair
His walking cane
His pocket watch

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which statement best expresses the theme (LESSON) of the story?

Make sure you give people gifts they can actually use.

Spending time with people you love is more important than getting them gifts.

The love and sacrifice that goes into a gift is more important than the gift itself.

Don't waste money on expensive gifts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What is the setting of the story?

Paris, France, 2000

New York City, 1900s

East Tennessee, 1890

The Appalachian Mountains, 1925

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How was Della feeling at the beginning of the story?

excited because Christmas was tomorrow

proud because she managed to save up money for Jim’s gift

upset because she didn’t have much money to spend on a gift for Jim

concerned because she thought Jim would be upset if he didn’t get a nice gift

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

2.00

8.17

1.87

2.87

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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