The charity was surprised by the ___________ of some of the larger businesses in town when it came to Christmas toy donations for needy children.

I know that my brand new car will _____________ in value the second I purchase it and drive off the lot.

His first apartment after college was _____________, with its worn out furniture and peeling paint.

After he lost his job and home, he was reduced to ___________ if he wanted to receive any food to eat.

After ____________ the house, I gave up hope of ever finding my engagement ring.

The snowboarder was ____________, as she skillfully maneuvered down the steep hill, twisting and turning among the trees.

His hard work on the final project seemed _____________ once the teacher decided she wasn't even going to look at it.

The ____________ restaurant appeared fancy at first glance, with its crystal chandeliers and elaborate flower arrangements.

The cyclist demonstrated ____________ when he immediately slowed down upon approaching the icy bridge, he didn't want to get into an accident.

The _______________ Christmas tree glowed in the storefront window on the evening of December 24th.

Upon seeing my younger brother open his birthday present, a shiny, new baseball glove, I immediately __________ it. It was nicer than my glove, which was ready to fall apart.

I've never been under such intense __________ as when the police interviewed me about my involvement in a possible bank robbery.

The story is told in third-person omniscient point of view.

Jim and Della used to have more money.

The following line is an example of a metaphor: "Jim stopped inside the door, as immovable as a setter at the scent of a quail."

Since Della only saved $1.87 for Jim's Christmas gift, she doesn't really care about buying him something nice.

The Magi are also known as the shepherds who appeared at the birth of Jesus.

The following line is an example of a simile: "... Della's beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters."

Who said "Give it to me quick."

What is the setting of the story?

How much did Della sell her hair for?

What is Della's gift to Jim?

What did Jim buy for Della?

What is the overall theme of the story?