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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. How is Della's physical stature described by the narrator?
(a) She is very fat.
(b) She is quite thin.
(c) She is somewhat chubby.
(d) She is tall and hulking.

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

3. How much money does Della pay for Jim's watch chain?
(a) $20.
(b) $21.
(c) $15.
(d) $10.95.

4. What does the narrator say Jim would have done if a king had lived in the same home as he and Della?
(a) Looked at his watch every time they met.
(b) Killed his servants.
(c) Worked as his jester.
(d) Called out for his servants to serve the king.

5. What did the magi bring to the baby Jesus in the Bible?
(a) Gold, frankinscense, and myrrh.
(b) Gold, hair tresses, and combs.
(c) Branches, coal, and a manger.
(d) A sheep, a llama, and a rabbit.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time does Della have Jim's dinner ready for him?

2. How would you describe Della's feelings for Jim?

3. What does Della do after counting her money in the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi"?

4. The gifts that Della and Jim are revealed to have bought for one another are an example of what literary device?

5. How is Della's hat described?

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