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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. How much was Jim being paid weekly when he and Della moved into their current apartment?
2. What is Jim's middle name?
3. How is the proprietor of the hair shop described?
4. How did Della manage to save the amount she has for Jim's Christmas gift in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?
5. What is the watch chain made of that Della buys for Jim?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe one example of symbolism in "The Gift of the Magi." What does the symbol represent?
2. Describe the neighborhood and city where the Youngs live.
3. Describe the character of Jim Young in "The Gift of the Magi." What motivates Jim in the story?
4. What is Jim's most prized possession and how is it described?
5. What adaptations have been developed of "The Gift of the Magi"?
6. What is the "inciting incident" in "The Gift of the Magi" and how does it drive the story?
7. What does Della purchase for Jim for Christmas? How is this object described?
8. Describe the character of Madame Sofronie in the story. What imagery does the author present with her introduction?
9. What is Della's most prized possession and how is it described?
10. How is the theme of sacrifice developed in the story through character?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss language style in "The Gift of the Magi." How would you describe the dialogue within the story? How do the characters' speech differ from the narrator's style of speaking? Is the language complex or simple? Why?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Discuss conflict in "The Gift of the Magi." What are the three main types of conflict in narrative literature? Which types of conflict apply in this story? How are the conflicts of the story resolved, or are they?
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