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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 is the cost of the room where Della and Jim live?
2. Where did Jim obtain his gold watch?
3. What has Jim bought Della for Christmas?
4. How long is it until Christmas in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?
5. What is the watch chain made of that Della buys for Jim?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Della purchase for Jim for Christmas? How is this object described?
2. What are the financial circumstances of the Youngs?
3. What is a "twist ending" and how does this device apply in "The Gift of the Magi"?
4. How does the historical context of "The Gift of the Magi" influence the story?
5. What statement do you think the author is making regarding wisdom in "The Gift of the Magi"?
6. What is Della's most prized possession and how is it described?
7. What does "allegory" mean and how does this term apply to "The Gift of the Magi"?
8. Describe one example of irony in "The Gift of the Magi." What type of irony is described?
9. Where does the climax occur in "The Gift of the Magi"?
10. Describe the character of Madame Sofronie in the story. What imagery does the author present with her introduction?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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