The Gift of the Magi Quiz

What is Della's main concern on Christmas Eve?

• That she cannot cook a proper Christmas dinner

• That she hasn't saved enough money

• That their doorbell is not working

• That their apartment costs $8 a week

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Why is Jim's gold watch and Della's hair so important to the young couple?

• Because they reveal that Jim and Della used to be wealthy

• Because they indicate that Jim and Della care about their appearances

• Because they make Jim and Della feel powerful

• Because they are beautiful and sentimental to Jim and Della

Why does Della go to Madame Sofronie's shop?

• To have her hair styled for a Christmas party

• To ask for a job so that she can buy Jim a present

• To sell her hair so that she can buy Jim a present

• To beg Madame Sofronie for a small loan

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What does Della's gift choice indicate about her perception of Jim?

• That she thinks Jim is too shy and needs to take more chances

• That she wants Jim to care more about how he dresses

• That she appreciates Jim's humble personality

• That she knows Jim would never buy himself something nice

What does Della briefly worry about after returning from Madame Sofronie's shop?

• She worries Jim won't like the way she looks

• She worries Jim will think Madame Sofronie underpaid her

• She worries Jim won't recognize her

• She worries Jim will dislike the present she bought him

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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What is Jim's immediate reaction when he first comes home and sees Della?

• He angrily throws a package on the table and storms out

• He laughs and sweeps Della into his arms

• He says nothing and stares blankly at Della

• He doesn't notice anything and asks what's for dinner

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Why does Della cry after opening Jim's gift?

• She's worried about how much money Jim spent on the gift

• She's happy about the gift but sad she can't use it

• She thinks Jim's gift upstages what she bought him

• She's upset Jim didn't buy her exactly what she wanted

What message does the narrator convey by comparing Jim and Della to the magi?

• That the true value of a gift is the intent behind it

• That expensive gifts are the best way to express love

• That exchanging gifts distracts from the real meaning of Christmas

• That it's wiser not to exchange gifts at all

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"Dell [...] let's put our Christmas presents away and keep 'em a while. They're too nice to use just at present. I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs." the underlined words are an example of

• situational irony

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• there is no irony here

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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Beautiful combs, pure tortoise shell, with jewelled rims—just the shade to wear in the beautiful vanished hair. This an example of

• situational irony

• verbal irony

• simile

• metaphor

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