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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 aspect of the plot structure in "The Gift of the Magi" is one for which O. Henry was famous?
(a) The twist-ending.
(b) The nonlinear narrative.
(c) The flash-forwards.
(d) The flashbacks.

2. Della considers what Jim will think of her cut hair and she imagines that if he does not kill her, he will say she looks like what in "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) A girl who works in a library.
(b) A girl who prostitutes herself for money.
(c) A little girl.
(d) A girl who sings and dances for money.

3. How is Della's physical stature described by the narrator?
(a) She is quite thin.
(b) She is tall and hulking.
(c) She is very fat.
(d) She is somewhat chubby.

4. How is the design of the watch chain described?
(a) Elaborate.
(b) Extravagant.
(c) Simple.
(d) Highly detailed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jim and Della's last name?

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

3. How is the looking-glass described in Della and Jim's home?

4. On what floor is the hair shop described as being?

5. How is Della's hat described?

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