Exploring the Themes of The Gift of the Magi

What did the narrator always choose to open on Christmas Eve as a child?

• A random gift

• The biggest gift

• The smallest gift

• No gift at all

Who wrote the story about the young couple and under what pen name?

• Charles Dickens, Boz

• William Henry Porter, O. Henry

• Mark Twain, Samuel Clemens

• Edgar Allan Poe, E.A. Poe

How much money had Della saved to buy a gift for Jim?

• $1.50

• $2.00

• $1.87

• $2.50

What did Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?

• Her hair

• Her necklace

• Her watch

• Her ring

What was Jim's reaction when he saw Della's short hair?

• He was happy

• He was shocked

• He was indifferent

• He was angry

What did Jim buy for Della?

• A bracelet

• A necklace

• A set of combs

• A ring

What did Jim sell to buy the combs for Della?

• His shoes

• His watch

• His coat

• His hat

What did Jim suggest they do with their Christmas presents?

• Keep them for a while

• Give them to someone else

• Use them immediately

• Return them

According to the narrator, what makes the best gifts valuable?

• The brand

• The thought behind them

• Their size

• Their cost

Who are considered the magi in the story?

• The shopkeepers

• Jim and Della

• The three kings

• The narrator's parents