The Gift of the Magi

Which figurative language technique is used in the sentence: "I couldn't have lived without giving you a present."

• onomotopoeia

• simile

• personification

• hyperbole

Which event happened last?

• Della bought Jim a gift.

• Della went to Madame Sofronie's.

• Della cried about only having $1.87.

• Della cut her hair.

What is the BEST example of irony in the story?

• The magi took gifts to Jesus.

• Della cut her most prized possession.

• Jim's most prized possession was a watch from his grandfather.

• Jim expected his wife to have hair in which to wear the combs he bought her.

The narrator compares Della and Jim to the magi because

• they gave each other gifts.

• they were like "wise men", knowing that their sacrificial love was the most important part of their gift.

• They followed a star to Bethlehem.

• They took gifts to Jesus.

What is Della’s concern as she waits for Jim to come home?

• She worries that Jim won’t like the present.

• She is concerned that he won’t like the chops that she is making for dinner.

• She is concerned because Jim is arriving home later than usual.

• She is concerned that he will no longer think she is pretty.

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 Mrs. Sophie give to Della for her hair?

• $20.00
• $30.00
• $50.00
• $1.87

Which inference can be best made about Della?

• She wants to please Jim.

• She is persuaded easily.

• She fears being alone.

• She is self-absorbed.

For which of the following reasons does the author most likely include the story of the magi in the last paragraph?

• It shows that Della and Jim should have given the same gifts as the magi.

• It shows that Della and Jim represent the spirit of giving through love.

• It shows that Della and Jim need to learn generosity.

• It shows that Della and Jim chose poor gifts for one another.

Which inference can be best made about Jim?

• He is judgmental.

• He is successful.

• He is arrogant.

• He is caring.