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WorksheetsGift of the Magi
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 37mins
Who is the author of "Gift of the Magi"?
Oliver Twist
Edgar Allan Poe
O. Henry
Sydney Porter
What is ironic about Della's gift to Jim?
She bought a chain for the watch Jim no longer has.
She bought the chain with Jim's own money.
Della did not get a good price for her hair.
Jim already has a watch chain.
The story contains which two types of irony?
Situational
Verbal
Dramatic
No irony in the story
How much did Madame Sofronie give to Della for her hair?
$20.00
$30.00
$50.00
$1.87
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.
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 on expensive gifts.
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
What point of view is the story told in?
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
2nd person
1st person
"...Della's beautiful hair fell about her, rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters"
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopeia
Which word(s) best describe the tone of this story?
bittersweet
caring
sentimental
all of the above
"... life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating" is what mood?
depressing
encouraging
hopeful
The author makes reference to the story of the 3 wise Magi, this is an example of an
personification
allusion
simile
plagiarism
The main characters are
Jim and Delia
Jim and Della
Joe and Della
Joe and Danielle
