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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. How much money does Della pay for Jim's watch chain?
(a) $20.
(b) $15.
(c) $21.
(d) $10.95.

2. How much money has Della saved up in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) $4.23.
(b) $5.24.
(c) $1.87.
(d) $1.96.

3. In what approximate time period does "The Gift of the Magi" take place?
(a) The early 1800s.
(b) The early 1900s.
(c) The late 1700s.
(d) The late 1600s.

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

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 long does Della take to try to make her hair look better before Jim arrives home in "The Gift of the Magi"?

2. What color is Della's hair?

3. How long is it until Christmas in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?

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"?

5. What literary term applies to a device wherein the author steps away from the narrative to speak directly to the reader?

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