The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

Which statement below includes the Exposition of the story?

• Della cuts her long, luxurious hair at Madame Sofronie's store for money.

• Jim goes to work at the firm, where he doesn't make a lot of money.

• Della is in her bedroom of their flat, counting the coins she saved for a present.

• None of the above.

Why do you think Della "flopped down on the couch and howled"?

• Della and Jim had an argument the morning before he left for work and she was upset.

• She had tried to buy Jim's present earlier that day and they didn't have what she wanted.

• Jim told her that her cooking was horrendous and she needed cooking lessons.

• She wanted to buy Jim something good for Christmas, but couldn't since she didn't have enough money.

Della and Jim are both

• caring

• independent

• unselfish

• greedy

Which statement below is NOT part of the rising action?

• Della meets Madame Sofronie in the wig store.

• Tim gave Della the combs for her hair.

• Della purchases the gold watch chain for Tim's present.

How much money did Jim make a week at his job?

• $200.00

• $300.00

• $20.00

• $30.00

How much money had Della saved to buy her husband the gold chain for his watch?

• $2.75

• $1.87

• $187

• $21.00

What is the main conflict of the story?

• getting a hair cut

• getting a gold chain

• poverty

• making a big decision

What did Jim buy for his wife for Christmas?

• He bought her an expensive ruby necklace that she could wear to the ball they were invited to.

• He bought her a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates.

• He bought combs with jewels on them.

• He bought her earrings that she had looked at in a shop window.

The climax is when Della purchases Jim's gold chain for his watch.

• True

• False

What is the theme of The Gift of the Magi? (check all that apply)

• Material possession pale in comparison to the gift of true love.

• Diligence will get you to where you want to be in life.

• It is important to get your loved one a gift for Christmas.

• Selflessness and love are the greatest gifts of all.