The Gift of the Magi

How does the first paragraph develop the plot of the story?

• It illustrates how rude Della is.

• It illustrates how independent Della is.

• It illustrates how expensive it is to live in London.

• It illustrates how concerned with money Della is.

Which of the following pieces of textual evidence best demonstrates the theme of the story?

• “One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies.”

• "Dell," said he, "let's put our Christmas presents away and keep 'em a while. They're too nice to use just at present. I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs. And now suppose you put the chops on."

• “Isn't it a dandy, Jim? I hunted all over town to find it.”

• “The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men.”

Which is the best explanation of the name “Dillingham”?

• It acts as a symbol of their decreasing wealth.

• It shows that they do not like their last name.

• It shows that last names are not important.

• It shows that Jim comes from a wealthy family but is not worthy of the family name.

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What is Della’s concern as she waits for Jim to come home?

• She worries that Jim won’t like the present.

• She is concerned that he won’t like the chops that she is making for dinner.

• She is concerned because Jim is arriving home later than usual.

• She is concerned that he will no longer think she is pretty.

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“There was nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl.” This quotation shows Della’s sense of __________.

• control

• anger

• loneliness

• helplessness

Which of the following is NOT a symbol in the story?

• Jim's watch

• Della's hair

• The color gray

• The red carpet

“Life is made up of sobs, sniffles and smiles …” is an example of ____.

• similie
• personification
• alliteration
• onomatopoeia

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Della looks into the “pier glass between the windows of the room.  … [her] beautiful hair fell about her, rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters.”  This quotation contains an example of ______.

• simile
• personification
• alliteration
• onomatopoeia

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

• He thinks she looks like a chorus girl.

• He is upset that she didn’t consult him.

• He is ashamed of not being an adequate provider.

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

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When Della opens her gift, she is overcome with mixed feelings that include all of the following EXCEPT:

• guilt
• despair
• delight
• disbelief