The Gift of the Magi
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why, after Della had informed him that her hair had been sold, did Jim keep looking for it?
because he bought a gift for Della’s hair
because he only loves Della’s beautiful hair
because he likes to sell Della’s hair
because he thinks Della is more beautiful with longer hair
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the author describe Jim?
He is unassuming, thrifty, and perpetually pessimistic.
He has a fiery spirit, a lively disposition, and turbulent emotions.
He has an arrogant, icy personality and is quick to assess others' worth in terms of money.
Jim's unassuming goodness was compared to a platinum watch chain by the speaker.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was Della’s reaction when she received Jim’s? Why did she react like that? What would you do if you receive a gift that you could not use?
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was on her mind while waiting for Jim? How did Jim react when she sees Della’s hair? What was Jim’s when he saw their gifts to each other?
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5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does this quotation, “Wealth is not necessarily defined by money”, serve to illustrate the theme in the story? Cite pieces of evidence from the reading passage.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who is O. Henry and what was his contribution to the Literary World? What was his signature technique (forms, devices, genres) as a writer?
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Answer explanation
American writer O. Henry is famous for his short stories. His tales romanticized the commonplace—in particular, the life of ordinary people in New York City. His stories often had surprise endings, a device that became identified with his name and cost him critical favour when its vogue had passed.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Do you think it was a wise decision to sacrifice their most prized possessions in order to demonstrate their love? Explain
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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