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Gift of the Magi

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why does Jim react so strangely when Della tells him she has sold her hair?

a)

He thinks she looks like a chorus girl.

b)

He is upset that she didn’t consult him.

c)

He is ashamed of not being an adequate provider.

d)

He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.

2.
How much did Mrs. Sophie give to Della for her hair?
a)
$20.00
b)
$30.00
c)
$50.00
d)
$1.87
3.
What did Jim sell in order to buy Della a gift?
a)
His watch chain
b)
His hair
c)
His walking cane
d)
His pocket watch
4.

What did Della buy Jim for Christmas?

a)

A silver chain for his watch

b)

A new briefcase for work.

c)

A new coat

d)

A new watch

5.

How much money did Della have at the beginning of the story?

a)

21.87

b)

60 cents

c)

1.87

d)

Story did not say

6.

What was Jim's most prized possession?

a)

his father's coat

b)

his pocket watch

c)

his hair

d)

His wife

7.

What was Della's most prized possession?

a)

her hair

b)

a diamond necklace

c)

her mom's ring

d)

her husband

8.

What is the best theme for the story?

a)

to give gifts out of sacrificial love

b)

to tell people what you are getting them for Christmas so mistakes won't happen

c)

to give gifts because they gave you a gift

d)

to save money so when Christmas comes you will have money

9.

Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?

a)

Make sure you give people gifts they can actually use.

b)

Spending time with people you love is more important than getting them gifts.

c)

The love and sacrifice that goes into a gift is more important than the gift itself.

d)

Don't waste money o expensive gifts.