Short Story Exam 1

In "The Lady, or the Tiger", what will a guilty person find behind the door?

• An executioner

• A lady

• A bag of gold

• A tiger

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In "The Lady, or the Tiger?", how did the people feel about the arena?

• They were entertained and pleased by the element of uncertainty

• They thought it was unfair because there was too much chance

• They were concerned that they may be sent there unfairly

• They thought it was amazing how the doors were always fair

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In "The Lady, or the Tiger?", what crimes is the lover charged?

• Cheating on the princess

• Misleading the king

• Loving the princess

• Helping the king

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In "The Gift of the Magi", what event is being celebrated by Jim and Della?

• Anniversary

• Della's birthday

• Christmas

• Valentine's Day

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In "The Gift of the Magi", how was Della feeling at the beginning of the story?

• Concerned because she thought Jim would be upset if he didn't get a nice gift

• Upset because she didn't have much money to spend on a gift for Jim

• Excited because Christmas was tomorrow

• Proud because she managed to save up money for Jim's gift

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In "The Gift of the Magi", how much is Jim's weekly salary, due to reductions since last year?

• $30.00

• $50.00

• $20.00

• $1.87

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In "The Gift of the Magi", what did Jim sell in order to buy Della a gift?

• His watch chain

• His hair

• His pocket watch

• His walking cane

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In "The Gift of the Magi", why does Jim react so strangely when he comes home and sees Della?

• He is confused because he bought Della combs to use in her long hair

• He is mad because she cut her hair

• He doesn't recognize her

• He is upset that he had to sell his watch

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In "The Gift of the Magi", what did Della buy for Jim?

• A watch

• A book

• A watch chain

• A hat

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In "The Gift of the Magi", the ending gives an example of....

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Allusion

• Personification

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