The Gift of the Magi Review

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.

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

• $20.00

• $30.00

• $50.00

• $1.87

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

• His watch chain
• His hair
• His walking cane
• His pocket watch

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.

What is the setting of the story?

• Paris, France, 2000

• New York City, 1900s

• East Tennessee, 1890

• The Appalachian Mountains, 1925

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

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

• 2.00

• 8.17

• 1.87

• 2.87

Della's hair and Jim's watch have always made them feel...

• proud

• nervous

• worthy of each other

• ashamed of their possessions

When Jim and Della realize the full extent of what they have done, they...

• refuse to believeit

• try to make the best of it

• look for someone else to blame

• makes plans to undo what they have done

At the end of the story, Jim plans to put the fob chain away for safekeeping because...

• it is fragile

• it is valuable in terms of money

• it is valuable in emotional terms

• he doesn't have any current use for it