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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 Lemonds's shop.
(b) Madame Montpellier's shop.
(c) Madame Sofronie's shop.
(d) Madame Richmond's shop.

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

3. 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 robe for her.
(d) A scarf for her.

4. How did Della manage to save the amount she has for Jim's Christmas gift in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) By scrimping on groceries.
(b) By working as a schoolteacher.
(c) By working at the library.
(d) By stealing from her sister.

5. How much is the cost of the room where Della and Jim live?
(a) $8 per week.
(b) $20 per week.
(c) $15 per week.
(d) $5 per week.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long does Della shop for a gift for Jim after selling her hair?

2. How much money has Della saved up in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?

3. What does Della pray for as Jim is about to enter their apartment in "The Gift of the Magi"?

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

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

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