Exploring O. Henry's The Gift Of The Magi

Della and Jim, a young couple with limited means, each sacrifice their most prized possession to buy a Christmas gift for the other. Della sells her beautiful hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. Their actions highlight the depth of their love and the irony of their situation, drawing a parallel to the wise Magi who gave gifts to the Christ child.

How much money did Della have saved up for Jim's Christmas gift?

• One dollar and fifty cents

• Two dollars

• Three dollars

• One dollar and eighty-seven cents

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What was the weekly rent for Della and Jim's furnished rooms?

• 10 dollars

• 8 dollars

• 12 dollars

• 6 dollars

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What were the two prized possessions of the James Dillingham Youngs?

• Della's hair and Jim's gold watch

• Della's ring and Jim's gold watch

• Della's necklace and Jim's gold watch

• Della's hair and Jim's silver watch

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What did Della decide to do to buy a gift for Jim?

• Sell her hair

• Sell her ring

• Sell her dress

• Sell her necklace

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How much money did Della receive for selling her hair?

• 20 dollars

• 30 dollars

• 25 dollars

• 15 dollars

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What gift did Della buy for Jim?

• A new coat

• A pair of shoes

• A gold watch-chain

• A gold ring

What was Della's main concern when Jim arrived home?

• That he would be late

• That he would not like his gift

• That he would not like her short hair

• That he would be angry

What did Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?

• His shoes

• His coat

• His hat

• His gold watch

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What gift did Jim buy for Della?

• A necklace

• A set of combs

• A pair of earrings

• A bracelet

What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• The importance of wealth

• The value of selfless love and sacrifice

• The joy of receiving gifts

• The significance of tradition

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