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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 long is it until Christmas in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?
2. For how long does Della shop for a gift for Jim after selling her hair?
3. The gifts that Della and Jim are revealed to have bought for one another are an example of what literary device?
4. Which of the following is a central theme in "The Gift of the Magi"?
5. How is the letter-box described as Della and Jim's apartment building?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does "narrative intrusion" mean and how does it apply to "The Gift of the Magi"?
2. Describe the neighborhood and city where the Youngs live.
3. Describe the setting of the Youngs' apartment.
4. What does Jim purchase for Della and how is this object described?
5. Where does the climax occur in "The Gift of the Magi"?
6. What is Della's most prized possession and how is it described?
7. What adaptations have been developed of "The Gift of the Magi"?
8. What is the "inciting incident" in "The Gift of the Magi" and how does it drive the story?
9. What does Della purchase for Jim for Christmas? How is this object described?
10. How does the historical context of "The Gift of the Magi" influence the story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the author's use of Biblical allusions and references in the story. Who are the Biblical figures that the author makes reference to? Why? What is the meaning of the title of this short story?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the historical context of "The Gift of the Magi." When was this short story written? What was the economical, cultural, and political atmosphere like at this time? How are those aspects demonstrated in the story?
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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