The Gift of the Magi Quiz

What is the central theme of The Gift of the Magi?

• Love requires sacrifice

• Wealth brings happiness

• Honesty is the best policy

• Dreams can come true

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Which of the following best supports the theme of selfless love?

• Jim and Della cook dinner together

• Della saves money by bargaining at the market

• Both characters sacrifice their most prized possessions for each other

• Jim buys himself a new coat

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What symbol in the story represents Della’s love and sacrifice?

• The letter she writes

• Her long hair

• The kitchen table

• Her coat

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What is ironic about Jim’s gift to Della?

• She already had one

• It was meant for her birthday

• She no longer needed it after selling her hair

• He forgot to bring it

How does O. Henry develop the theme of sacrifice throughout the story?

• By using flashbacks

• Through detailed setting descriptions

• By showing both characters giving up their treasures for each other

• Through dialogue between neighbors

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What does the term “The Magi” refer to in the story?

• Rich kings who bring gifts

• Wise men from the biblical story

• Local merchants in town

• The town’s rulers

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How does the allusion to the Magi contribute to the theme?

• It shows the setting is in ancient times

• It compares Jim and Della to wise gift-givers

• It describes religious traditions

• It explains how gifts were wrapped

What lesson does the author suggest about material possessions?

• They are necessary for happiness

• They can solve all problems

• They are less important than love

• They make perfect gifts

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How does Della’s emotional reaction to cutting her hair help reveal theme?

• It shows she regrets her choice

• It shows her vanity

• It shows the depth of her love

• It shows her fear of Jim

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Which quote best illustrates the story’s central message?

• “There was nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl.”

• “I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs.”

• “She stood by the window and looked out dully.”

• “She hugged the combs and smiled.”

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