The Gift of the Magi Quiz

At the beginning of the story, which of the following is most upsetting to Della?

• the thought of parting with her hair

• the thought that short hair may be unattractive

• the idea of not having a present good enough for Jim

• the possibility that Jim would not be able to buy her a gift

Della's hair and Jim's watch have always made them feel...

• proud

• nervous

• worthy of each other

• ashamed of their possessions

Why does Jim react so strangely when Della tells him she has sold her hair?

• He thinks she looks like a chorus girl

• He is upset that she didn't consult him

• He is ashamed of not being an adequate provider

• He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable

When Jim and Della realize the full extent of what they have done, they...

• refuse to believeit

• try to make the best of it

• look for someone else to blame

• makes plans to undo what they have done

Jim's gold watch, his finest possession, is a family heirloom, inherited from his...

• father

• uncle

• brother

• sister

"...Della's beautiful hair fell about her, rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters"

• simile

• personification

• alliteration

• onomatopeia

Della's hair reaches her _____ before she cuts it

• shoulders

• waist

• knees

• calves

How much does Della sell her hair for?

• $10

• $20

• $50

• $100

Of these events, which happened last?

• Della bought Jim a gift

• Della cried about only having $1.87

• Della went to Madame Sofronie's

• Della cut her hair

Which statement best expresses the theme of this story

• give people gifts that they can actually use

• being with loved ones is more important than getting gifts

• the best gift involves sacrifice

• don't waste your money on expensive gifts