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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 was Jim being paid weekly when he and Della moved into their current apartment?
2. To what is Della's hair compared when she lets it down in the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi"?
3. What is Jim's middle name?
4. What aspect of the plot structure in "The Gift of the Magi" is one for which O. Henry was famous?
5. How much money does Della pay for Jim's watch chain?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Della's most prized possession and how is it described?
2. How has "The Gift of the Magi" been critically received since its publication?
3. Describe the setting of the Youngs' apartment.
4. How is the theme of sacrifice developed in the story through character?
5. What is one example of Biblical reference or allusion in the story and why is it used?
6. What is an example of foreshadowing in "The Gift of the Magi"? What is foreshadowed?
7. How does the author use symbolism to develop the theme of wealth and poverty in "The Gift of the Magi"?
8. What is Jim's most prized possession and how is it described?
9. What does Jim purchase for Della and how is this object described?
10. Describe the neighborhood and city where the Youngs live.
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
Describe and discuss the setting of "The Gift of the Magi." How is the Youngs' home described? What clues in the setting indicate the time period of the story? Do you think this story could be set in a different time period and/or place? Why or why not?
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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