Gift of the Magi

What does Jim wish he could do for Della?

• Take her on a trip

• Buy her a Christmas present

• Cook her a meal

• Write her a letter

What does Jim say about Della's expectations?

• She is expecting a lot.

• She is not expecting anything.

• She is expecting a little.

• She is expecting a surprise.

What does Della ultimately want in a gift for Jim?

• Something fine and rare

• Something cheap

• Something colorful

• Something trendy

What is Jim's most prized possession?

• His car

• His pocket watch

• His house

• His book collection

What material is the chain Della is interested in made of?

• Gold

• Silver

• Platinum

• Bronze

How much does the shopkeeper say the chain costs?

• Fifteen dollars

• Twenty-one dollars

• Thirty dollars

• Ten dollars

What is Jim's current watch strap made of?

• Metal

• Leather

• Plastic

• Fabric

Della decides to cut her hair in Scene 3. What does her decision to cut her hair reveal about her in Scene 4?

• Cutting her hair reveals her love for Jim is much stronger than her love for her own hair.

• Cutting her hair reveals she is more concerned about money than anything else.

• Cutting her hair reveals she will give in to pushy salesmen.

• Cutting her hair reveals she honors Jim by always listening to him.

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 did Madame Sofronie give to Della for her hair?

• $20.00

• $30.00

• $50.00

• $1.87