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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 would you describe Della's feelings for Jim?
2. What are the most significant symbols in "The Gift of the Magi"?
3. What literary term applies to a device wherein the author steps away from the narrative to speak directly to the reader?
4. What does Della pray for as Jim is about to enter their apartment in "The Gift of the Magi"?
5. What are Jim and Della about to do in the end of "The Gift of the Magi"?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what tense and from what narrative perspective is "The Gift of the Magi" related?
2. What does Della purchase for Jim for Christmas? How is this object described?
3. Who or what would you identify as the protagonist and antagonist in "The Gift of the Magi"? Why?
4. What are the financial circumstances of the Youngs?
5. Describe one simile or metaphor from the short story and how it serves the reader.
6. Where does the rising action take place in "The Gift of the Magi"?
7. Describe the character of Jim Young in "The Gift of the Magi." What motivates Jim in the story?
8. Describe the character of Madame Sofronie in the story. What imagery does the author present with her introduction?
9. Describe the setting of the Youngs' apartment.
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 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?
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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