Gift of the Magi

Which statement best expresses the theme (LESSON) of the story?

• Make sure you give people gifts they can actually use.

• Spending time with people you love is more important than getting them gifts.

• The love and sacrifice that goes into a gift is more important than the gift itself.

• Don't waste money on expensive gifts.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Della is conflicted because she knows she could get good money, but she has to self her hair.
What kind of conflict is this?

• Individual vs. Society

• Individual vs. Individual

• Individual vs. Self

• Individual vs. Technology

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What kind of irony is used in the short story "The Gift of The Magi"

• Verbal Irony

• Irony of Situation

• Dramatic Irony

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How much money does Della have at the beginning of the story?

• 2.00

• 3.00

• 1.87

• 2.87

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Money is a theme (big idea) in the story.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which statement best expresses the theme of this story

• give people gifts that they can actually use

• being with loved ones is more important than getting gifts

• the best gift involves sacrifice

• don't waste your money on expensive gifts

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

At the beginning of the story, which of the following is most upsetting to Della?

• the thought of parting with her hair

• the thought that short hair may be unattractive

• the idea of not having a present good enough for Jim

• the possibility that Jim would not be able to buy her a gift

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

When Jim and Della realize the full extent of what they have done, they...

• refuse to believeit

• try to make the best of it

• look for someone else to blame

• makes plans to undo what they have done

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How much does Della sell her hair for?

• $10

• $20

• $50

• $100

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Of these events, which happened last?

• Della bought Jim a gift

• Della cried about only having $1.87

• Della went to Madame Sofronie's

• Della cut her hair

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4