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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. On whose point of view is the narrative focused in "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) On Jim's father's point of view.
(b) On Madame Sofronie's point of view.
(c) On Della's point of view.
(d) On Jim's point of view.

2. How is the proprietor of the hair shop described?
(a) Coarse and rough-faced.
(b) Large and too-white.
(c) Thin and withered.
(d) Masculine and gruff.

3. When Jim enters his apartment, he is described as being as what?
(a) A hunting dog when it is near a bird.
(b) A snake when it is near a rabbit.
(c) A bear when it is near an apple pie.
(d) A lion when it is near a gazelle.

4. When Della lets down her hair in the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi" it is said to almost create what?
(a) A dress for her.
(b) A shield for her.
(c) A scarf for her.
(d) A robe for her.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How long is Della's hair described in the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi"?

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

5. How old is Jim said to be in the narrative?

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