The Gift of the Magi

What was Della's problem at the beginning of the story?

• She didn't have enough food for Christmas eve.

• She didn't have enough money to buy a gift for Jim.

• She didn't have a dress for Christmas.

• She didn't have money to buy jewelry.

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What are the most precious things Della and Jim have?

• Jim's red car and Della's big house

• Jim's elegant suit and Della's amazing gown

• Jim's silver wristwatch and Della's golden crown

• Jim's gold pocket watch and Della's beautiful hair

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What did Della do to get enough money?

• She sold her golden crown.

• She cut her hair and exchanged it for money.

• She exchanged her old clothes for money.

• She exchanged her jewelry for money.

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When did Della and Jim exchange gifts?

• at breakfast

• at lunch

• at dinner

• at brunch

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What was Jim's gift for Della?

• an expensive and precious comb

• an expensive and golden necklace

• a pair of elegant shoes

• an elegant ball gown

What was Della's gift for Jim?

• an expensive wristwatch

• a pair of leather shoes

• a chain for Jim's pocket watch

• a pair of black trousers

What did Jim do so he could buy a gift for Della?

• He sold his clothes for money.

• He exchanged his shoes for money.

• He exchanged his hats for money.

• He exchanged his pocket watch for money.

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Who were the real magi in the story?

• Della and Jim

• the three kings

• the wise men

• the people who bought the hair and the pocket watch

Why are Della and Jim the real magi?

• They made the wrong decision to sell their things.

• They made the wisest decision in the story.

• They did not love each other.

• They did not have enough money.

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What is the story trying to tell us?

• It is good to work hard and earn a lot of money.

• Being rich is the most important thing in the world.

• True happiness does not depend on money, but on love.

• Always buy expensive things.

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