Gift of the Magi

Front

What does Jim wish he could do for Della?

Back

Buy her a Christmas present

Front

What does Jim say about Della's expectations?

Back

She is not expecting anything.

Front

What does Della ultimately want in a gift for Jim?

Back

Something fine and rare

Front

What is Jim's most prized possession?

Back

His pocket watch

Front

What material is the chain Della is interested in made of?

Back

Platinum

Front

How much does the shopkeeper say the chain costs?

Back

Twenty-one dollars

Front

What is Jim's current watch strap made of?

Back

Leather

Front

Della decides to cut her hair in Scene 3. What does her decision to cut her hair reveal about her in Scene 4?

Back

Cutting her hair reveals her love for Jim is much stronger than her love for her own hair.

Front

How was Della feeling at the beginning of the story?

Back

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

Front

How much did Madame Sofronie give to Della for her hair?

Back

$20.00