Worksheets"The Gift of the Magi" and "A Christmas Memory" Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
At the beginning of the story, which of the following is most upsetting to Della?
the thought of parting with her hair
the thought that short hair may be unattractive
the idea of not having a present good enough for Jim
the possibility that Jim would not be able to buy her a gift
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
When Jim and Della realize the full extent of what they have done, they...
refuse to believeit
try to make the best of it
look for someone else to blame
makes plans to undo what they have done
"...Della's beautiful hair fell about her, rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters"
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopeia
How much does Della sell her hair for?
$10
$20
$50
$100
What type of irony was used in the “The Gift of the Magi?”
dramatic irony
situational irony
verbal irony
What character trait(s) does Della possess?
ungrateful
uncaring
unselfish
all of the above
What did Della buy Jim for Christmas?
A silver chain for his watch
A new briefcase for work.
A new coat
A new watch
Which statement best expresses the theme (LESSON) of the “The Gift of the Magi?”
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.
"Della finished her cry... and looked out dully at a gray cat walking a gray fence in a gray backyard." The repetition of the word "gray" reinforces the ______________ mood.
dreary
holiday
colorful
boring
The narrator compares Della and Jim to the magi because
they gave each other gifts.
they were like "wise men" knowing that their sacrificial love was the most important part of their gift.
they followed a star to Bethlehem.
they took gifts to Jesus.
What does Buddy mean when he says that his friend is still a child?
His friend is still innocent and playful.
His friend is under 18 years of age.
"Not funny. Fun. More fun than anybody." p. 122
What does this statement reveal about Buddy and his relationship with his friend?
Buddy accepts his friend despite the fact that she is different from other adults.
He recognizes her love and warmth and appreciates her uniqueness.
Both answers are correct.
Neither answer is correct.
"... what gets my goat is not being able to give..." p. 123
What does this remark reveal about the attitude of Buddy's friend toward rewards and sacrifices?
She feels most rewarded by seeing her loved ones happy.
She feels most rewarded by seeing her loved ones unhappy.
She feels most rewarded by receiving gifts from her loved ones.
The setting of "A Christmas Memory" is
modern New York City
A Civil War town in the 1860s
a rural town in Alabama
Who does Sook feel is the boy narrator?
Buddy and Sook have ______ to use for fruitcake money.
What was the most profitable money-making venture for Buddy and his friend?
Why is Buddy given a dime on Saturday?
What does Queenie get every year for Christmas?
A new bed
A new ball made from twine
A 25 cent bone from the butcher
A new collar and tag
Sook's gift that she and Buddy enjoy the most are the ____.
sweet satsumas
honey-roasted pecans
bags of peppermint candy
chocolate-covered apples
What does Sook and Buddy use to make the angel ornaments for the Christmas tree?
white tissue paper
scraps of white material
pine cones from the yard
leftover foil from Hershey candy bars
Where is Buddy when he receives the message that Sook has passed away?
In New York City with his mother.
He is in military school.
He is still in Alabama with the relatives.
He had moved to New Orleans with his father.
