The Gift of the Magi Quiz

How much money did Della have to buy a Christmas gift for Jim at the beginning of the story?

• $1.87

• $30

• $20

• $8

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What did Della decide to sell to buy Jim's gift?

• Her coat

• Her watch

• Her hair

• Her hat

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How much did Della sell her hair for?

• $21

• $20

• $18.7

• $30

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What did Della buy for Jim?

• A pair of gloves

• A new coat

• A set of combs

• A gold watch chain

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What was Jim's reaction when he saw Della's hair was gone?

• He was confused

• He was happy

• He didn't notice

• He was angry

What did Jim buy for Della?

• A set of combs

• A new dress

• A pair of shoes

• A gold watch chain

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How did Jim pay for Della's gift?

• He saved money from his salary

• He sold his coat

• He sold his watch

• He took a loan

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What was the original weekly salary of Mr. James Dillingham Young?

• $20

• $25

• $30

• $8

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

• It is the title of a book Jim likes

• It is the name of Della's favorite story

• It is the name of a shop

• It refers to the wise men's gifts in the Christmas story

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What does Della hope for after selling her hair?

• That Jim would still find her beautiful

• That she could buy her hair back

• That Jim would not notice

• That she could find a better job