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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 is the proprietor of the hair shop described?
2. How much is Jim's income now, according to the author in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?
3. How long is it until Christmas in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?
4. What does Della tell Jim she could not live through when he arrives home in "The Gift of the Magi"?
5. How is the letter-box described as Della and Jim's apartment building?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Della purchase for Jim for Christmas? How is this object described?
2. What is an example of foreshadowing in "The Gift of the Magi"? What is foreshadowed?
3. How does the author use symbolism to develop the theme of wealth and poverty in "The Gift of the Magi"?
4. Describe the neighborhood and city where the Youngs live.
5. Describe one example of symbolism in "The Gift of the Magi." What does the symbol represent?
6. Describe the character of Jim Young in "The Gift of the Magi." What motivates Jim in the story?
7. What does "narrative intrusion" mean and how does it apply to "The Gift of the Magi"?
8. Where does the rising action take place in "The Gift of the Magi"?
9. What are the financial circumstances of the Youngs?
10. Where does the climax occur in "The Gift of the Magi"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the concept of gender roles and expectations in "The Gift of the Magi." How would you describe Della's role in her marriage? How reflective is this of the time the story was written? How do you think the roles of women would differ in a modern adaptation?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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