The Gift of the Magi

Jim and Della have very litte

• time

• affection

• money

• experience

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The treasures of their house are Jim's gold watch and

• Della's combs

• Della's long hair

• Jim's silver chain

• Jim's overcoat

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In order to raise money for Della's gift, Jim

• works overtime

• sells Della's hair

• sells her combs

• sells his gold watch

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The "Magi" in the story refer to

• meat and vegetable sellers who negotiate

• wise men who gave gifts to the baby Jesus

• shepherds who visited the birthplace of Jesus

• purchasers of watch chains and long flowing hair

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The presents Jim and Della gave each other ended up being not

• expensive

• useful

• important

• beautiful

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When Della sold her hair, she was afraid Jim would no longer think

• she was his wife

• she loved him

• she was beautiful

• her hair would grow back

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Della bought a watch chain. It was the perfect gift for Jim except for

• Jim's watch was broken

• Jim had a wrist watch

• Jim no longer had a watch

• Jim had given his watch to a friend

This story is mainly about a young married couple who

• gave with their hearts

• can't afford Christmas

• miss the chance to make each other happy

• struggle to survive in New York

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From where does Della get $1.87 according to the text?

• by haggling with merchants

• by shoveling sidewalks in the winter

• by stealing money from the stores

• by working for the grocer, butcher, and vegetable man

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Why does Della go to Madame Sofronie's?

• to look for work

• to sell her hair

• to beg for money

• to shovel snow

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