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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Jim enters his apartment, he is described as being as what?
2. How is Della's physical stature described by the narrator?
3. At what time does Della have Jim's dinner ready for him?
4. What does Della pray for as Jim is about to enter their apartment in "The Gift of the Magi"?
5. What are the "magi" from the Bible also referred to as?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Della purchase for Jim for Christmas? How is this object described?
2. Who or what would you identify as the protagonist and antagonist in "The Gift of the Magi"? Why?
3. How does the historical context of "The Gift of the Magi" influence the story?
4. What does "allegory" mean and how does this term apply to "The Gift of the Magi"?
5. What adaptations have been developed of "The Gift of the Magi"?
6. What statement do you think the author is making regarding wisdom in "The Gift of the Magi"?
7. Where does the climax occur in "The Gift of the Magi"?
8. In what tense and from what narrative perspective is "The Gift of the Magi" related?
9. How has "The Gift of the Magi" been critically received since its publication?
10. What is Della's most prized possession and how is it described?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the use of symbolism in "The Gift of the Magi." What are three symbols in the story? What does each symbol represent? How important is symbolism to this narrative?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the author's use of similes and metaphors in "The Gift of the Magi." What metaphors are used in describing Della's hair? What metaphors or similes are used in describing the main characters? How is imagery used in illustrating Jim and Della's home?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the theme of wealth versus poverty in "The Gift of the Magi." How do the settings in the story reinforce this theme? How do the actions of the characters connect to this theme? What statement do you think the author is making regarding wealth versus poverty?
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