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

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

3. To what is Della's hair compared when she lets it down in the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) A peacock's feathers.
(b) A falling stream.
(c) A sea of jellyfish.
(d) A snowy lake.

4. How much money does Della pay for Jim's watch chain?
(a) $21.
(b) $15.
(c) $10.95.
(d) $20.

5. What does the narrator say that large-hearted giving can leave behind?
(a) Deep marks.
(b) Sorrowful regrets.
(c) Traces of glory.
(d) Bitter resentments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the magi bring to the baby Jesus in the Bible?

2. How is Della's physical stature described by the narrator?

3. How is Della's coat described?

4. Which of the following is a central theme in "The Gift of the Magi"?

5. How is the letter-box described as Della and Jim's apartment building?

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