WorksheetsThe Gift of the Magi and Plot
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 55mins
Why does Jim react so strangely when Della tells him she has sold her hair?
He thinks she looks like a chorus girl.
He is upset that she didn’t consult him.
He is ashamed of not being an adequate provider.
He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.
What did Della buy Jim for Christmas?
A silver chain for his watch
A new briefcase for work.
A new coat
A new watch
What is Della’s concern as she waits for Jim to come home?
She worries that Jim won’t like the present.
She is concerned that he won’t like the chops that she is making for dinner.
She is concerned because Jim is arriving home later than usual.
She is concerned that he will no longer think she is pretty.
How much money did Della have at the beginning of the story?
21.87
60 cents
1.87
Story did not say
What was Jim's most prized possession?
his father's coat
his pocket watch
his hair
His wife
What was Della's most prized possession?
her hair
a diamond necklace
her mom's ring
her husband
Who were the original Magi?
Jim and Della
Adam and Eve
the three kings who gave gifts to the baby Jesus
the shepherds who traveled to see Jesus
What is the best theme for the story?
to give gifts out of sacrificial love
to tell people what you are getting them for Christmas so mistakes won't happen
to give gifts because they gave you a gift
to save money so when Christmas comes you will have money
How was Della feeling at the beginning of the story?
excited because Christmas was tomorrow
proud because she managed to save up money for Jim’s gift
upset because she didn’t have much money to spend on a gift for Jim
concerned because she thought Jim would be upset if he didn’t get a nice gift
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