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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 did Jim sell to buy Della's gift?
2. How is the electric bell at Jim and Della's apartment described?
3. What are the most significant symbols in "The Gift of the Magi"?
4. How is the design of the watch chain described?
5. How long does Della take to try to make her hair look better before Jim arrives home in "The Gift of the Magi"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who or what would you identify as the protagonist and antagonist in "The Gift of the Magi"? Why?
2. What does "allegory" mean and how does this term apply to "The Gift of the Magi"?
3. Describe the character of Madame Sofronie in the story. What imagery does the author present with her introduction?
4. What does Della purchase for Jim for Christmas? How is this object described?
5. Describe one example of symbolism in "The Gift of the Magi." What does the symbol represent?
6. What is a "twist ending" and how does this device apply in "The Gift of the Magi"?
7. What does Jim purchase for Della and how is this object described?
8. What is Jim's most prized possession and how is it described?
9. How does the historical context of "The Gift of the Magi" influence the story?
10. What does "narrative intrusion" mean and how does it apply to "The Gift of the Magi"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 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 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?
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