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

2. How is Della's coat described?
(a) Navy blue and new.
(b) Old and gray.
(c) Old and brown.
(d) New and red.

3. How long is Della's hair described in the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) To her shoulders.
(b) Below her knees.
(c) Just above her waist.
(d) Below her ankles.

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

5. On what floor is the hair shop described as being?
(a) The basement.
(b) The second floor.
(c) The third floor.
(d) The first floor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the proprietor of the hair shop described?

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

4. What are the "magi" from the Bible also referred to as?

5. What is Jim's middle name?

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