The Gift of the Magi Quiz

What is Della's main problem at the beginning of the story?

• She has too much hair

• She only has $1.87 to buy Jim a present

• She doesn't know what to buy

• She doesn't have a job

How much does Della earn each week?

• $8

• $87

• $20

• $21

What are the two things that Jim and Della are most proud of?

• Their house and car

• Their jobs and money

• Their clothes and jewelry

• Jim's watch and Della's hair

Who is Madame Sofronie?

• The Queen of Sheba

• A woman who sells hair goods

• Della's neighbor

• Jim's grandmother

How much money does Della get for her hair?

• $1.87

• $87

• $21

• $20

What does Della buy for Jim?

• A new watch

• A leather strap

• A platinum fob chain

• New gloves

How old is Jim in the story?

• Twenty

• Twenty-one

• Twenty-two

• Twenty-three

What is Della afraid of when Jim comes home?

• That he will be angry

• That he won't like her gift

• That he won't think she's pretty

• That he will be late

What does Jim give Della for Christmas?

• A new dress

• Money

• Beautiful combs

• A new hat

Why can't Jim and Della use their gifts right away?

• They are broken

• They are too expensive

• They sold the items needed to use them

• They want to save them for later