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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 did Jim sell to buy Della's gift?
(a) His coat.
(b) His hair.
(c) His ring.
(d) His watch.

2. At what time does Della have Jim's dinner ready for him?
(a) 6:00 p.m.
(b) 8:00 p.m.
(c) 7:00 p.m.
(d) 5:00 p.m.

3. The narrator says in the end of "The Gift of the Magi" that these two (Jim and Della) were what, among all who give gifts?
(a) The most exposed.
(b) The most narrow-minded.
(c) The least wise.
(d) The most wise.

4. How would you describe Della's feelings for Jim?
(a) She secretly detests him.
(b) She is constantly jealous over him.
(c) She resents him greatly.
(d) She loves him dearly.

5. The narrator says in the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi" that Della knows that her hair is more beautiful than what?
(a) A flower in the meadow.
(b) A mountain looking over a lake.
(c) A field of fresh-fallen snow.
(d) A queen's jewels and gifts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the proprietor of the hair shop described?

2. What are Jim and Della about to do in the end of "The Gift of the Magi"?

3. What color is Della's hair?

4. How much money is offered for Della's hair?

5. To whose shop does Della go to sell her hair?

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