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"The Gift of the Magi"

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The theme of this story is that Jim and Della's love for each other is much more valuable than any ___________________.

a)

material gift

b)

expensive dinner

c)

person's opinion

d)

verbal expressions of love

2.
At the beginning of the story, which of the following is most upsetting to Della?
a)
the thought of parting with her hair
b)
The thought that short hair may be unattractive
c)
The idea of not having a present good enough for Jim
d)
The possibility that Jim would not be able to buy her a gift
3.
Della's hair and Jim's watch have always made them feel:
a)
proud
b)
nervous
c)
worthy of each other
d)
ashamed of their other possessions
4.
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
5.
What type of irony is used in this story?
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Dramatic Irony
c)
Verbal Irony
6.
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
7.

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

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.

10.

What is the BEST example of irony in the story?

a)

The magi took gifts to Jesus.

b)

Della cut her most prized possession.

c)

Jim's most prized possession was a watch from his grandfather.

d)

Jim expected his wife to have hair in which to wear the combs he bought her.

11.

Which inference can be best made about Della?

a)

She wants to please Jim.

b)

She is persuaded easily.

c)

She fears being alone.

d)

She is self-absorbed.

12.

Which inference can be best made about Jim?

a)

He is judgmental.

b)

He is successful.

c)

He is arrogant.

d)

He is caring.

13.

What was Jim's present for Della?

a)

combs

b)

a necklace

c)

a watch

d)

a wig

14.

Who were the original Magi?

a)

Jim and Della

b)

Adam and Eve

c)

the three kings who gave gifts to the baby Jesus

d)

the shepherds who traveled to see Jesus

15.

Name the conflict: Jim and Della struggle to make end's meet and do not have enough money to buy each other a gift.

a)

Character vs. Society

b)

Character vs. Man

c)

Character vs. Self

d)

Character vs. Character