GOM Review

Who are the two main characters in "The Gift of the Magi?"

• Stella & Tim
• Jack & Diane
• Della & Jim
• Whitney and Rainsford

A reference from one piece of literature to another piece of literature.

• symbol
• illusion
• allusion
• hyperbole

Jim's "peculiar expression" when he sees Della's haircut is a result of ...

• his anger
• his pride
• his lack of love for her
• his shock

Jim's reaction to the gift Della gives him reveals that he...

• is angry
• is sad
• is perfectly content
• is frustrated

Giving human characteristics to something that is not human

• symbol
• metaphor
• simile
• personification

"Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating" means that...

• life is more happy than sad
• life is more sad than happy
• life is dreadful
• life is good

Comparing two different things using "like" or "as"

• symbol
• personification
• metaphor
• simile

"One's cheeks burned with the silent imputation of parsimony that such close dealing implied."

• avoidance
• accusation
• common
• cheap

Which of the following best states the theme of "The Gift of the Magi?"

• Love and sacrifice are more important than material objects. 
• Love conquers all.
• Sacrifice
• People take pride in their possessions.

"Della ... let her hair hang out the window ... to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty's jewels."

• to increase in value
• to decrease in value
• to be on clearance
• to be cheap