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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 is the electric bell at Jim and Della's apartment described?
2. How is the looking-glass described in Della and Jim's home?
3. What has Jim bought Della for Christmas?
4. What is Della said to look wonderfully like after cutting her hair?
5. What did the magi bring to the baby Jesus in the Bible?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Della purchase for Jim for Christmas? How is this object described?
2. How is the theme of sacrifice developed in the story through character?
3. What is Jim's most prized possession and how is it described?
4. What does "allegory" mean and how does this term apply to "The Gift of the Magi"?
5. Describe the neighborhood and city where the Youngs live.
6. Describe one example of symbolism in "The Gift of the Magi." What does the symbol represent?
7. What is Della's most prized possession and how is it described?
8. What is one example of Biblical reference or allusion in the story and why is it used?
9. Describe the character of Jim Young in "The Gift of the Magi." What motivates Jim in the story?
10. How has "The Gift of the Magi" been critically received since its publication?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss conflict in "The Gift of the Magi." What are the three main types of conflict in narrative literature? Which types of conflict apply in this story? How are the conflicts of the story resolved, or are they?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss language style in "The Gift of the Magi." How would you describe the dialogue within the story? How do the characters' speech differ from the narrator's style of speaking? Is the language complex or simple? Why?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the theme of wealth versus poverty in "The Gift of the Magi." How do the settings in the story reinforce this theme? How do the actions of the characters connect to this theme? What statement do you think the author is making regarding wealth versus poverty?
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