Gift of Magi

When the author calls Jim and Della unwise, foolish children, he is using

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• verbal irony

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

“There was nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl.” Which word in this quote indicates the couple’s poverty?

• Nothing

• Shabby

• Howl

• Flop

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

“Della finished her cry … and looked out dully at a gray cat walking a gray fence in a gray backyard.” The repetition of the word “gray” reinforces the _________ mood.

• Colorful

• Holiday

• Dreary

• Boring

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

“Had the Queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window … just to depreciate Her Majesty’s jewels and gifts.” This biblical reference alludes to a famous ancient Arabian monarch known for her wealth and beauty. The purpose of this comparison is to show how _____ Della’s hair is.

• Long

• Shiny

• Blond

• Magnificent

The theme of this story is that Jim and Della’s love for each other is much more valuable than any _______.

• Material Gift

• Expensive Dinner

• Person's Opinion

• Verbal Expressions of Love

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How much money does Della have at the beginning of the story?

• $20.00

• $1.87

• $100.00

• No Money

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are Jim and Della's most prized possessions? 

• Della's hair & Jim's job
• Della's looking glass mirror & Jim's hair 
• Della's beauty & Jim's great personality
• Della's hair & Jim's gold watch

How does Della get the money to buy Jim's gift? 

• She sells her long hair. 
• She secretly has a job. 
• She steals money from Jim. 
• She borrows money from her mom.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What gift does Della end up buying for Jim? 

• Her hair
• A pocket watch
• A chain for his watch
• A new Jeep Wrangler

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Jim end up buying for Della? 

• A new furnished room
• A chain for her watch
• Beautiful combs for her hair
• A fancy dinner and flowers

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4