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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. On what floor is the hair shop described as being?
(a) The basement.
(b) The first floor.
(c) The second floor.
(d) The third floor.

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

7. How is Della's hat described?
(a) Old and brown.
(b) New and red.
(c) Old and gray.
(d) Navy blue and new.

8. What has Jim bought Della for Christmas?
(a) A gold ring.
(b) Hair combs.
(c) A diamond ring.
(d) A gold watch.

9. In what approximate time period does "The Gift of the Magi" take place?
(a) The early 1800s.
(b) The late 1600s.
(c) The early 1900s.
(d) The late 1700s.

10. What is Jim's middle name?
(a) Montpierre.
(b) Williams.
(c) Dillingham.
(d) DeLemonds.

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

12. 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 wise.
(b) The most narrow-minded.
(c) The most exposed.
(d) The least wise.

13. How is Della's coat described?
(a) Old and brown.
(b) Old and gray.
(c) Navy blue and new.
(d) New and red.

14. On whose point of view is the narrative focused in "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) On Jim's point of view.
(b) On Jim's father's point of view.
(c) On Madame Sofronie's point of view.
(d) On Della's point of view.

15. How old is Jim said to be in the narrative?
(a) 29.
(b) 22.
(c) 24.
(d) 32.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most likely setting of "The Gift of the Magi"?

2. What Biblical king and queen are referenced in "The Gift of the Magi"?

3. What color is Della's hair?

4. How much is Jim's income now, according to the author in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?

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

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