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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How much money does Della pay for Jim's watch chain?
2. What is the most likely setting of "The Gift of the Magi"?
3. How long does Della take to try to make her hair look better before Jim arrives home in "The Gift of the Magi"?
4. Where did Jim obtain his gold watch?
5. To whose shop does Della go to sell her hair?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the character of Jim Young in "The Gift of the Magi." What motivates Jim in the story?
2. In what tense and from what narrative perspective is "The Gift of the Magi" related?
3. Describe the neighborhood and city where the Youngs live.
4. Describe one example of symbolism in "The Gift of the Magi." What does the symbol represent?
5. What does "allegory" mean and how does this term apply to "The Gift of the Magi"?
6. What are the financial circumstances of the Youngs?
7. What is one example of Biblical reference or allusion in the story and why is it used?
8. What does Della purchase for Jim for Christmas? How is this object described?
9. Describe the character of Madame Sofronie in the story. What imagery does the author present with her introduction?
10. Who or what would you identify as the protagonist and antagonist in "The Gift of the Magi"? Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the author's use of similes and metaphors in "The Gift of the Magi." What metaphors are used in describing Della's hair? What metaphors or similes are used in describing the main characters? How is imagery used in illustrating Jim and Della's home?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and analyze the character of Jim Young in "The Gift of the Magi." How old is Jim? Where does he work? Where does he live? What are Jim's actions, objectives, and obstacles in the story?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the theme of sacrifice in "The Gift of the Magi." How is this theme developed through symbolism? How is it developed through character? What statement is the author making regarding sacrifice?
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