The Gift of the Magi Selection Test

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

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New York City, 1900s

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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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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 can we infer about Jim and Della’s life from the first two scenes?

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They don’t have much, but they are happy they have each other.

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What are Jim and Della's most prized possessions?

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Della's hair & Jim's pocket watch.

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What theme is central to 'The Gift of the Magi'?

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The theme of selfless love and sacrifice.

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What does Della sell to buy Jim's gift?

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Her long hair.

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What does Jim sell to buy Della's gift?

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His pocket watch.

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What is the significance of the gifts Jim and Della buy for each other?

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They symbolize their love and willingness to sacrifice for one another.

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How does the story illustrate the concept of irony?

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The gifts become useless because of the sacrifices made.