The Gift of the Magi

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

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The love and sacrifice that goes into a gift is more important than the gift itself.

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What did Della sell to buy Jim's gift?

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Her long hair.

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What did Jim buy for Della?

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Hair combs.

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What is the irony in Jim's gift to Della?

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He buys her hair combs and she has cut off her hair.

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How does Della feel at the beginning of the story?

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Upset because she didn’t have much money to spend on a gift for Jim.

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What does Della buy for Jim for Christmas?

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A silver chain for his watch.

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Why does Jim react strangely when Della tells him she sold her hair?

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He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.

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What does the story suggest about the value of gifts?

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The thought and sacrifice behind a gift are more valuable than the gift itself.

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What is a key lesson from 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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True love involves sacrifice.

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What does the title 'The Gift of the Magi' refer to?

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It refers to the wise men who brought gifts to Jesus, symbolizing the value of giving.

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