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The Gift of the Magi Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the setting of this story?
a)
A small cottage in London, England during the Great Depression.
b)
An upscale apartment in New York City during the 1980s on Christmas Day.
c)
A large townhome in Chicago, Illinois, during World War I.
d)
An old apartment in New York City during the early 1900s on Christmas Eve.
2.
“Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one's cheeks burned with the silent imputation of parsimony that such close dealing implied.” What does this sentence imply?
a)
Della wanted to find a new job.
b)
Della was angry at the merchants because they were so rude.
c)
Della was embarrassed by the unspoken suggestion of stinginess.
d)
Della saved money by working long hours at a grocery store.
3.
What is the main conflict of the story?
a)
Della wants to please her husband with a nice Christmas gift, but cannot afford one.
b)
Della wants to make enough money to move into another part of the city.
c)
Della wants to receive a present from her husband that is very special.
d)
Della wants to tell her husband she cut her hair, but she is afraid.
4.
Which is the point of view of the story?
a)
1st person
b)
3rd person objective
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person omniscient
5.
How much money did Della receive from selling her hair?
a)
$1.87
b)
$2.00
c)
$10.00
d)
$20.00
6.
“It was a platinum fob chain simple and chaste in design, properly proclaiming its value by substance alone and not by meretricious ornamentation—as all good things should do.” What does “meretricious” mean as used in this sentence?
a)
fake
b)
expensive
c)
bright
d)
solitary
7.
“’If Jim doesn't kill me,’ she said to herself, ‘before he takes a second look at me, he'll say I look like a Coney Island chorus girl.’” Which figurative language device is being used here?
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
8.
Which of these BEST describes Jim’s reaction to Della’s haircut?
a)
complete and utter surprise
b)
anger and frustration
c)
hope and delight
d)
uncaring and disinterested
9.
What is ironic about the couples’ gifts to each other?
a)
because of their self-sacrifices, they received gifts that they cannot use
b)
because they weren’t paying attention, they have to return their gifts
c)
because they love each other, they have money to buy more gifts
d)
because the weather is cold, they are able to save extra money
10.
Who are the magi?
a)
Men who worked for King David.
b)
The wise men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus.
c)
Members of society who help poor people buy gifts.
d)
Scholars who study various ways to increase wealth.
11.
Which is the climax of the story?
a)
Della realizes she does not have enough money to buy Jim a decent present.
b)
Della spends two hours shopping for Jim’s present.
c)
The couple exchange gifts.
d)
Jim tells Della to put the chops on.
12.
Which is the resolution of the story?
a)
Della realizes she does not have enough money to buy Jim a decent present.
b)
Della spends two hours shopping for Jim’s present.
c)
The couple exchange gifts.
d)
Jim tells Della to put the chops on.
13.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Love
b)
A young couple learn a valuable lesson.
c)
Always remember to be kind to your neighbors.
d)
True love is worth more than what material possessions can provide.
14.
What is O’Henry’s real name?
a)
Sydney William Porter
b)
William Sydney Parker
c)
William Sydney Porter
d)
William Henry Porter
15.

Who is the protagonist in Gift of the Magi?

a)

The grocer

b)
Jim and Della
c)

Madame Sofrone

d)

Jim's Boss

16.
When was "The Gift of the Magi" written?
a)
1904
b)
1903
c)
1905
d)
1906
17.
When was "The Gift of the Magi" published?
a)
1905
b)
1904
c)
1907
d)
1906
18.
Where does legend say that O. Henry wrote “The Gift of the Magi”?
a)
In prison
b)
In a restaurant
c)
In Central Park
d)
At a bar named "Pete's Tavern"
19.
What was the name of the humorous weekly that O. Henry published?
a)
O. Henry Adventures
b)
The Rolling Stone
c)
The Emperor's New Groove
d)
The Comedy of it All
20.
Why did O. Henry write?
a)
to keep his mind calm
b)
to give people something to read
c)
because he was bored
d)
for his daughter Margaret
21.
What are Jim and Della’s most valuable possessions?
4 lines
22.
What is your most prized possession? Would you give it up to purchase a gift for someone else? Yes or no. If yes, who and why? If no, why not?
4 lines
23.

Who or what is the antagonist in Gift of the Magi?

a)
Wealth
b)
Poverty
c)
Greed
24.

At the end of the story, Jim plans to put the fob chain away for safekeeping because

a)

a. it is fragile.

b)

b. it is valuable in terms of money.

c)

c. it is valuable in emotional terms.

d)

d. he doesn't have any current use for it.

25.
What character best fits the following quote? "As soon as she saw it, she knew that it must be _____. It was like him. Quietness and value" (Henry 3)
a)
Della
b)
Jim
26.

"Jim was never late. Della held the watch chain in her hand and sat near the door where he always entered. Then she heard his step in the hall and her face lost color for a moment. She often said little prayers quietly, about simple everyday things. And now she said: “Please God, make him think I’m still pretty.” The door opened and Jim stepped in. He looked very thin and he was not smiling. Poor fellow, he was only twenty-two—and with a family to take care of! He needed a new coat and he had nothing to cover his cold hands."


Based on the above excerpt from "The Gift of the Magi", which of the following provides a thorough explanation of one of Della's personality traits?

a)

Through the use of STEAL, readers can infer that Della cares about what others think.

b)

Della is self-conscious of her appearance.

c)

Based upon Della's thoughts, readers can infer that she is a self-conscious individual. She asks God to "make him (Jim) think I'm still pretty". Della cares about her looks and hopes that her husband will be attracted to her physical appearance.

d)

Through the element of looks, readers can infer that Della is a pretty woman. "Please God, make him (Jim) think I'm still pretty."

27.

Della's finest possession is her hair. "Had the Queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window... just to depreciate Her Majesty's jewels and gifts." This biblical reference alludes to a famous ancient Arabian monarch known for her wealth and beauty. The purpose of this comparison is to show how _________________ Della's hair is.

a)

long

b)

magnificent

c)

shiny

d)

blond

28.

Choose the word that matches this definition. 

to purposely agitate or incite; provoke

a)

imputation

b)

coax

c)

ransack

d)

instigate

29.

Choose the word that matches this definition

without airs or pretensions; modest; reserved

a)

unassuming

b)

sentiment

c)

modest

d)

ardent

30.

Choose the word that matches this definition

able to move quickly and easily

a)

coax

b)

agile

c)

nimble

d)

ransack

31.

Which word means 

(of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small 

and

unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements?

a)

imputation

b)

predominant

c)

modest

d)

ardent

32.

An extreme desire or longing for something is to ________________________ for it. 

Choose the word that best fits the sentence, based on the meaning of the word 

a)

yearn

b)

coax

c)

sacrifice

d)

falter

33.

The man's business practices were under extreme scrutiny by the IRS. 

Select the definition that best defines the underlined word. 

a)

a quick glance

b)

critical observation or examination.

c)

trouble

d)

observation or examination

34.

Which statement best matches the definition of adorn?

a)

Characterized by strong enthusiasm

b)

Feeling great rapture or delight

c)

Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

d)

To make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color

35.

In Gift of the Magi it was said that Della would bulldoze the grocer, butcher and vegetable man to save money. What does bulldoze mean in this context?

a)
To negotiate a better price with someone.
b)
To ignore someone's requests or needs.
c)
To flatter someone into making a sale.
d)
To pressure or coerce someone into doing something.
36.

Who are the magi?

a)

The magi are disciples.

b)

The magi are the Wise Men.

c)

The magi are prophets.

d)

The magi are magicians.

37.

How much was the watch chain that Della purchased for Jim?

a)
$21.00
b)
$30.75
c)

$21.87

d)
$15.50
38.

What is Madame Sofronie's shop in Gift of the Magi?

a)

A barbershop where Della gets her hair cut.

b)
A jewelry store where Della buys a watch.
c)

A hair goods shop where Della sells her hair.

d)
A clothing shop where Della sells her coat.
39.

At the beginning of the story, which of the following is most upsetting to Della?

a)

a. the thought of parting with her hair.

b)

b. the thought that short hair may be unattractive.

c)

c. the idea of not having a present good enough for Jim.

d)

d. the possibility that Jim would not be able to buy her a gift.

40.
How does Jim get the money for Della's gift? 
a)
He works hard at his job to make the money. 
b)
He saves up for over a year.
c)
He sells his gold watch.
d)
He sells his hair to buy her gift.
41.

Della tells Madame Sofronie, "Give it to me quick," because Della does not want to ___________________.

a)

cry

b)

tell Jim

c)

waste time

d)

change her mind

42.

"There was nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl." This quotation shows Della's sense of ___________________

a)

responsibility

b)

anger

c)

grief

d)

helplessness

43.

The narrator compares Della and Jim to the magi because

a)

they gave each other gifts.

b)

they were like "wise men", knowing that their sacrificial love was the most important part of their gift.

c)

They followed a star to Bethlehem.

d)

They took gifts to Jesus.

44.

Della is conflicted because she knows she could get good money, but she has to self her hair.
What kind of conflict is this?

a)

Individual vs. Society

b)

Individual vs. Individual

c)

Individual vs. Self

d)

Individual vs. Technology

45.
Her parsimony was so extreme that she would walk 5 miles to the store just to save a few cents on gas.
a)
to be full of joy
b)
extreme unwillingness to spend money
c)
to hesitate
d)
to move quickly
46.
How does the setting impact the story?
a)
Christmas time informs the reader that giving is an important element of the story
b)
Winter time informs the reader that the actions of the characters will be similarly cold
c)
Being set a long time ago, it helps us understand why they are poor
d)
Being set in London, we can't relate to the foreign characters
47.

"Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles..." is an example of ______________

a)

simile

b)

personification

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

48.

The author establishes conflict in paragraph one by-

a)

Discussing the importance of Christmas

b)

Expressing the idea that there is no money for rent

c)

Emphasizing that Della did not have enough money for Christmas

d)

Retelling Della's Christmas desire for hair combs.

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