Quiz / The Gift of the Magi

What is one of the main themes in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• Selflessness and sacrifice

• Greed and selfishness

• Betrayal and revenge

• Love and romance

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Which character in the story sells her most prized possession to buy a gift for her husband?

• Samantha

• Emily

• Maggie

• Della

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What does Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?

• Shoes

• Jewelry

• Hair

• Books

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What does Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?

• Boat

• House

• Car

• Watch

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What does the hair symbolize in the story?

• Beauty and vanity

• Freedom and rebellion

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Fear and insecurity

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What is the irony in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• Della and Jim buy each other gifts that they both hate

• Della and Jim keep their most prized possessions and never exchange gifts

• Both Della and Jim sell their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other, but the gifts end up being useless because they no longer have the possessions to use them with.

• Della and Jim forget about their anniversary and don't exchange gifts

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What is the plot summary of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• A young couple, Jim and Della, make sacrifices to buy each other Christmas gifts

• A young couple, Jim and Della, argue over what gifts to buy for each other

• A young couple, Jim and Della, win a lottery and buy extravagant Christmas gifts for each other

• A young couple, Jim and Della, forget to buy each other Christmas gifts

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What is the significance of the title 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• It is a metaphor for the dangers of materialism

• It is a nod to the main characters' professions as magicians

• It refers to the biblical story of the three wise men and symbolizes the love and sacrifice of the main characters.

• It is a reference to a famous poem by T.S. Eliot

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What is one of the lessons we can learn from 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• The irrelevance of love in relationships.

• The importance of selfishness and greed in relationships.

• The importance of selflessness and sacrifice in relationships.

• The significance of material possessions in relationships.

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What is the setting of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

• Paris

• Chicago

• New York City

• London

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