Worksheets"The Gift of the Magi"
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 39mins
The theme of this story is that Jim and Della's love for each other is much more valuable than any ___________________.
material gift
expensive dinner
person's opinion
verbal expressions of love
How much money did Della have at the beginning of the story?
21.87
60 cents
1.87
Story did not say
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
Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?
Make sure you give people gifts they can actually use.
Spending time with people you love is more important than getting them gifts.
The love and sacrifice that goes into a gift is more important than the gift itself.
Don't waste money o expensive gifts.
What is the BEST example of irony in the story?
The magi took gifts to Jesus.
Della cut her most prized possession.
Jim's most prized possession was a watch from his grandfather.
Jim expected his wife to have hair in which to wear the combs he bought her.
Which inference can be best made about Della?
She wants to please Jim.
She is persuaded easily.
She fears being alone.
She is self-absorbed.
Which inference can be best made about Jim?
He is judgmental.
He is successful.
He is arrogant.
He is caring.
What was Jim's present for Della?
combs
a necklace
a watch
a wig
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
Name the conflict: Jim and Della struggle to make end's meet and do not have enough money to buy each other a gift.
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Man
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Character
