The Gift of the Magi Flashcard

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What did Jim buy for Della?

Back

A gold comb.

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How much money did Della have to buy a gift for Jim?

Back

One dollar and eighty-seven cents.

Front

What was the cost of the furnished rooms?

Back

$8 a week.

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

Back

Mr. James Dillingham Young.

Front

What is the moral of the story?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Jim and Della.

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What sacrifice did Della make for Jim's gift?

Back

She sold her long hair.

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What sacrifice did Jim make for Della's gift?

Back

He sold his watch.

Front

What does the story illustrate about love and sacrifice?

Back

True love involves selflessness and sacrifice for the happiness of the other.

Front

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

Back

Irony.