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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. Della considers what Jim will think of her cut hair and she imagines that if he does not kill her, he will say she looks like what in "The Gift of the Magi"?
2. What color is Della's hair?
3. How is Della's coat described?
4. How is the electric bell at Jim and Della's apartment described?
5. What literary term applies to a device wherein the author steps away from the narrative to speak directly to the reader?
Short Essay Questions
1. How has "The Gift of the Magi" been critically received since its publication?
2. How does the author use symbolism to develop the theme of wealth and poverty in "The Gift of the Magi"?
3. Where does the climax occur in "The Gift of the Magi"?
4. What adaptations have been developed of "The Gift of the Magi"?
5. What is a "twist ending" and how does this device apply in "The Gift of the Magi"?
6. What is Della's most prized possession and how is it described?
7. Describe the character of Madame Sofronie in the story. What imagery does the author present with her introduction?
8. What is the "inciting incident" in "The Gift of the Magi" and how does it drive the story?
9. What does Jim purchase for Della and how is this object described?
10. Describe one example of symbolism in "The Gift of the Magi." What does the symbol represent?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
Describe and analyze the character of Della Young in "The Gift of the Magi." How old is Della? For how long has she been married? What are Della's actions, objectives, and obstacles in the story?
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