Exploring Sacrifice and Love in The Gift of the Magi

Exploring Sacrifice and Love in The Gift of the Magi

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

In 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry, Della and Jim, a financially struggling couple, each make a personal sacrifice to buy a special Christmas gift for the other. Della sells her long hair to buy a platinum fob 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, as both gifts become unusable. The story concludes by comparing their selfless acts to those of the Magi, emphasizing the wisdom in their love-driven sacrifices.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money did Della have to buy a Christmas present for Jim?

Four dollars

Three dollars

Two dollars and fifty cents

One dollar and eighty-seven cents

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Twenty dollars

Fifteen dollars

Eight dollars

Ten dollars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Della's hair and Jim's gold watch

Della's necklace and Jim's ring

Della's earrings and Jim's hat

Della's bracelet and Jim's wallet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Della go to sell her hair?

A jewelry store

A hair goods shop

A clothing store

A pawn shop

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money did Della receive for selling her hair?

Twenty-five dollars

Twenty dollars

Fifteen dollars

Ten dollars

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Della buy for Jim with the money she received from selling her hair?

A platinum fob chain

A hat

A pair of gloves

A new coat

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

He was angry

He was surprised

He was disapproving

He was confused

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