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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. What Biblical king and queen are referenced in "The Gift of the Magi"?
2. How much was Jim being paid weekly when he and Della moved into their current apartment?
3. What does Della pray for as Jim is about to enter their apartment in "The Gift of the Magi"?
4. How old is Jim said to be in the narrative?
5. How did Della manage to save the amount she has for Jim's Christmas gift in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the theme of sacrifice developed in the story through character?
2. How does the author use symbolism to develop the theme of wealth and poverty in "The Gift of the Magi"?
3. Describe the neighborhood and city where the Youngs live.
4. What adaptations have been developed of "The Gift of the Magi"?
5. Describe one example of irony in "The Gift of the Magi." What type of irony is described?
6. How has "The Gift of the Magi" been critically received since its publication?
7. What is Della's most prized possession and how is it described?
8. When and where was "The Gift of the Magi" first published? When and where was it first published in book-form?
9. What is a "twist ending" and how does this device apply in "The Gift of the Magi"?
10. What are the financial circumstances of the Youngs?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and analyze the plot structure of "The Gift of the Magi." What is the inciting incident of the story? Where does the climax occur? What information is revealed in the falling action and denouement of the plot?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the use of symbolism in "The Gift of the Magi." What are three symbols in the story? What does each symbol represent? How important is symbolism to this narrative?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the concept of gender roles and expectations in "The Gift of the Magi." How would you describe Della's role in her marriage? How reflective is this of the time the story was written? How do you think the roles of women would differ in a modern adaptation?
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