Gift of the Magi

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Who were the original Magi?

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The three kings who gave gifts to the baby Jesus.

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How much money does Della have at the beginning of the story?

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$1.87.

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How does Della get the money to buy Jim's gift?

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She sells her long hair.

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What are Jim and Della's most prized possessions?

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Della's hair & Jim's gold watch.

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What gift does Della end up buying for Jim?

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A chain for his watch.

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What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The theme is the sacrifice of love and the irony of giving.

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What literary device is prominently used in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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Irony.

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What does Della's hair symbolize in the story?

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Della's beauty and her love for Jim.

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What does Jim's watch symbolize in the story?

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His time and the value he places on his relationship with Della.

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What is the significance of the title 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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It refers to the wise men who gave valuable gifts, paralleling Jim and Della's sacrifices.