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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Gift of the Magi".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say Jim needs in "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) A pair of socks.
(b) A rifle.
(c) A pair of new pants.
(d) A new coat.

2. What color is Della's hair?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blonde.

3. How long is Della's hair described in the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) Just above her waist.
(b) Below her knees.
(c) Below her ankles.
(d) To her shoulders.

4. What are the "magi" from the Bible also referred to as?
(a) The Three Bearers of Gold.
(b) The Three Virgins.
(c) The Three Wise Men.
(d) The Three Old Lepers.

5. How much money does Della have left when she returns home from purchasing Jim's watch chain?
(a) Six dollars.
(b) 87 cents.
(c) Two dollars.
(d) One dollar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary term applies to a device wherein the author steps away from the narrative to speak directly to the reader?

2. How is Della's coat described?

3. What does Della pray for as Jim is about to enter their apartment in "The Gift of the Magi"?

4. To what is Della's hair compared when she lets it down in the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi"?

5. How much is the cost of the room where Della and Jim live?

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