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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. What are the most significant symbols in "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) The cat and the apartment building.
(b) The combs and the watch-chain.
(c) The ring and the necklace.
(d) The hair shop and the jewelry store.

2. How is the letter-box described as Della and Jim's apartment building?
(a) Rusted completely shut.
(b) Too small to hold a letter.
(c) Permanently locked.
(d) Unable to open due to a broken door.

3. How does the narrator describe Jim and Della in the end of "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) Two children who were tired.
(b) Two children who were selfish.
(c) Two children who were not wise.
(d) Two children who were disappointed.

4. For how long does Della shop for a gift for Jim after selling her hair?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Nine hours.
(c) Two hours.
(d) Six hours.

5. What Biblical king and queen are referenced in "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon.
(b) Candace, Queen of Ethiopia and King Ahab.
(c) Queen Elizabeth and King Henry.
(d) Queen Berenice and King David.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Della tell Jim she could not live through when he arrives home in "The Gift of the Magi"?

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

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

4. The watch chain is described as being like Jim, who is said to be embodied with what?

5. What is the most likely setting of "The Gift of the Magi"?

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