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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. To whose shop does Della go to sell her hair?
(a) Madame Sofronie's shop.
(b) Madame Lemonds's shop.
(c) Madame Montpellier's shop.
(d) Madame Richmond's shop.

2. How is the looking-glass described in Della and Jim's home?
(a) Very large.
(b) Very narrow.
(c) Very wide.
(d) Round and solid.

3. What is the most likely setting of "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) New York City.
(b) Panama City.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Rural Nebraska.

4. What does Della pray for as Jim is about to enter their apartment in "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) For Jim to think she is still pretty.
(b) For Jim to have bought her a present.
(c) For Jim to ask for a divorce.
(d) For Jim to be happy she is pregnant.

5. Where did Jim obtain his gold watch?
(a) From his wife.
(b) From his brother.
(c) From his mother.
(d) From his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Della's hat described?

2. How would you describe Della's feelings for Jim?

3. What is the watch chain made of that Della buys for Jim?

4. In what approximate time period does "The Gift of the Magi" take place?

5. What does the narrator say Jim needs in "The Gift of the Magi"?

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