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WorksheetsThe Gift of the Magi Selection Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins
What is the setting of the story?
Paris, France, 2000
New York City, 1900s
East Tennessee, 1890
The Appalachian Mountains, 1925
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 can you infer about Jim and Della’s life from the first two scenes?
They don’t have much, but they are happy they have each other.
They both like shopping a lot.
Della wants to go to work with Jim.
Jim complains about his watch often and it bothers Della.
Della's hair & Jim's pocket watch
How much money does Della have at the beginning of the story?
$20.00
$1.87
$100.00
No Money
How much did Madame Sophie 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 schoolboy.
He is upset that she didn’t ask him.
He is ashamed of not being able to provide for her.
He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.
Why do Jim and Della laugh after opening their gifts?
They see it’s snowing.
They realize they haven’t had dinner.
They realize they can’t use the gifts.
The wigmaker wants her money back.
Check all that apply: How does the reader know that Jim and Della care deeply for each other? (CHOOSE THREE)
They sacrifice their most prized possessions in order to buy the perfect gift.
Della saved pennies for several months to buy Jim a gift.
They each wanted to buy something only if it was a good deal.
They each wanted to buy something that was perfect for the other person.
This question has two parts. Answer Part A, then answer Part B.
Part A: How does the wigmaker react when Della says she wants to sell her hair?
She is amused.
She is surprised.
She is upset.
She is nervous.
Part B: Which line best supports your answer to Part A?
“Bells jingle above the door as she walks in.”
“‘Take down your hair so I can see it.’”
“‘My word! What could be so important that you’d give up such lovely hair?’”
“Twenty dollars.”
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.
