The Gift of the Magi TEST REVIEW

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

• $4.10

• $100.00

• $1.87

• $20.85

What is Della's most prized possession?

• A gold watch

• A silver necklace

• An exotic purse

• Her hair

What is Jim's most prized possession?

• A gold watch

• A silver necklace

• An exotic purse

• Her hair

Why did Della choose the platinum chain for Jim's watch as a present? (Select TWO answers)

• It was under budget

• It was worthy of his watch

• It was like him...it had quietness and value

• It was expensive and Jim likes expensive things

What did Jim get Della for Christmas?

• Combs

• A luxurious pair of earrings

• A hair bow

• A tortoise

Why can't Jim use his present that Della got him?

• He lost his watch while shopping for her present.

• He sold the watch to be able to afford her present

• The watch is missing

• The watch doesn't keep time anymore

What does the word "imputation" mean in the following sentences:

The burglar committed the crime, but had no imputation against him.

• guilt

• charge or accusation

• happiness

• hostile

Which of the following sentences used the word "ransack" appropriately?

• The ransacked mother worried for her child.

• I ransacked my apartment looking for my wallet.

• I found a ransacked animal in the wilderness, so I took it home to be cared for.

Does the word "parsimony" have a positive or negative connotation according to the definition?

• positive

• negative

If someone "instigates" an argument, they are...

• starting an argument

• running away from the argument

• defending themselves

• ignoring the argument