The Gift of the Magi

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 is Jim's weekly salary, due to reductions since last year?

• $20.00

• $30.00

• $50.00

• $1.87

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

Why does Jim react so strangely when he comes home and sees Della with short hair? 

• He is mad because she cut her hair.
• He doesn’t recognize her. 
•  He is upset that he had to sell his watch. 
• He is confused because he bought Della combs to use in her long hair. 

What did Della buy Jim for Christmas?

• A silver chain for his watch

• A new briefcase for work.

• A new coat

• A new watch

How does the plot of 'The Gift of the Magi' develop after Della sells her hair?

• Della uses the money to buy a chain for Jim's pocket watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair.

• Della uses the money to buy a new car

• Jim buys a new house with the money from selling his watch

• Della and Jim decide to go on a vacation with the money

What are we told is Della's greatest possession?

• Her gold necklace
• Her tortoise shell haircombs
• Her hair
• Her nice dress

What are we told is Jim's greatest possession?

• His silver watch chain
• His leather shoes
• His beard
• His gold watch