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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 is the watch chain made of that Della buys for Jim?
(a) Jewels.
(b) Gold.
(c) Silver.
(d) Copper.

2. When Jim enters his apartment, he is described as being as what?
(a) A bear when it is near an apple pie.
(b) A lion when it is near a gazelle.
(c) A hunting dog when it is near a bird.
(d) A snake when it is near a rabbit.

3. The watch chain is described as being like Jim, who is said to be embodied with what?
(a) Boldness and beauty.
(b) Glamour and gallantry.
(c) Ambition and strength.
(d) Quietness and value.

4. To whose shop does Della go to sell her hair?
(a) Madame Lemonds's shop.
(b) Madame Richmond's shop.
(c) Madame Sofronie's shop.
(d) Madame Montpellier's shop.

5. For how long does Della shop for a gift for Jim after selling her hair?
(a) Nine hours.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Six hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Della's hat described?

2. How much was Jim being paid weekly when he and Della moved into their current apartment?

3. What are the "magi" from the Bible also referred to as?

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

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

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