The Gift of the Magi Flashcard

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What did Jim buy for Della?

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A gold comb.

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What did Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?

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Her hair.

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What was the name on the door of the furnished rooms?

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Mr. James Dillingham Young.

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What is the moral of the story?

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The value of a gift is not in its cost but in the love behind it.

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What did Jim do with the money he got from selling his watch?

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He bought combs.

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Who are the main characters in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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Jim and Della.

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What is the setting of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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A modest apartment in New York City.

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What does Della's hair symbolize in the story?

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Her beauty and sacrifice.

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What does Jim's watch symbolize in the story?

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His time and value placed on 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 brought gifts, paralleling Jim and Della's sacrifices.