The Gift of the Magi Quiz

Which of the following best states a theme from the story?

• Your status doesn't define you

• Beauty isn't everything

• It's the thought that counts

• Unselfish love is the greatest of all gifts

How does the first paragraph help develop the plot of the story?

• It illustrates how rude Della is

• It illustrates how independent Della is

• It illustrates how expensive it is to live in London

• It illustrates how concerned with money Della is

Irony is when something unexpected happens in the story. Explain how the ending of "The Gift of the Magi" is ironic.

• Della receives a gift she doesn't want

• Both characters sell their most prized possessions

• The gifts they buy are useless to each other

• They forget to exchange gifts

What is the purpose of paragraph 5's discussion of the name "Dillingham"?

• To highlight the character's wealth

• To show the character's humility

• To emphasize the character's pride

• To illustrate the character's background

What does the term "pier-glass" mean, as it is used in paragraph 7?

• A section of decorative stained glass

• A mirror

• A window

• A peep-hole

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Perhaps you have seen a pier-glass in an $8 flat." (Paragraph 7)

• "...by observing his reflection..." (Paragraph 7)

• "Della, being slender, had mastered the art." (Paragraph 7)

• "...whirled from the window and stood before the glass." (Paragraph 8)

Reread paragraph 45. How are Jim and Della similar to the Magi?

• Jim and Della are shopping for Christmas presents; the Magi invented the tradition of giving Christmas presents

• Jim and Della make great sacrifices to give each other special Christmas gifts

• Jim and Della are poor, and cannot give each other what they want for Christmas

• Jim and Della are deeply religious, and hold the Magi in high esteem