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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. Where did Jim obtain his gold watch?
(a) From his brother.
(b) From his father.
(c) From his mother.
(d) From his wife.

2. What is Della said to look wonderfully like after cutting her hair?
(a) An elf.
(b) An old maid.
(c) A fairy.
(d) A schoolboy.

3. The gifts that Della and Jim are revealed to have bought for one another are an example of what literary device?
(a) Simile.
(b) Comic irony.
(c) Literary allusion.
(d) Verbal irony.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Della take to try to make her hair look better before Jim arrives home in "The Gift of the Magi"?

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

3. How did Della manage to save the amount she has for Jim's Christmas gift in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?

4. What color is Della's hair?

5. What are the most significant symbols in "The Gift of the Magi"?

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