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Who is the protagonist of 'The Gift of the Magi'?
Who is the protagonist of 'The Gift of the Magi'?
What is the amount of money Della has to buy a Christmas gift for Jim?
What is the amount of money Della has to buy a Christmas gift for Jim?
What does Della buy with the money she gets from selling her hair?
What does Della buy with the money she gets from selling her hair?
What does Jim give to Della as a Christmas gift?
What does Jim give to Della as a Christmas gift?
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What does Jim do to buy the Christmas gift for Della?
What does Jim do to buy the Christmas gift for Della?
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What is the true meaning of gift-giving in the story?
What is the true meaning of gift-giving in the story?
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Who wrote 'The Gift of the Magi'?
Who wrote 'The Gift of the Magi'?
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- Della cuts her hair short to ______ the fact that she sold it
- Della cuts her hair short to ______ the fact that she sold it
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- Jim is ______ and confused when he sees Della's short hair
- Jim is ______ and confused when he sees Della's short hair
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- Della and Jim decide to ______ their gifts away for a while
- Della and Jim decide to ______ their gifts away for a while
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- The story is a classic example of ______ love
- The story is a classic example of ______ love
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- The story has been adapted into numerous ______, plays, and other forms of media over the years
- The story has been adapted into numerous ______, plays, and other forms of media over the years
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- Della uses the $20 to buy a gold watch chain for Jim's watch, which she finds after ______ many shops
- Della uses the $20 to buy a gold watch chain for Jim's watch, which she finds after ______ many shops
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- Della is overjoyed at the combs but realizes she can't use them since her hair is now ______
- Della is overjoyed at the combs but realizes she can't use them since her hair is now ______
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Study Notes
The Gift of the Magi
- Della only has $1.87 to buy a Christmas gift for her husband Jim but wants to get him something special.
- She decides to sell her hair to Mrs. Sofronie for $20 in order to buy Jim a gift.
- Della uses the $20 to buy a gold watch chain for Jim's watch, which she finds after searching many shops.
- Della cuts her hair short to hide the fact that she sold it and waits for Jim to come home.
- Jim is shocked and confused when he sees Della's short hair but reassures her that he still loves her.
- Jim gives Della a gift, which turns out to be a set of combs she had admired in a shop window but couldn't afford.
- Della is overjoyed at the combs but realizes she can't use them since her hair is now short.
- Jim reveals that he sold his watch to buy the combs for Della.
- Della and Jim decide to put their gifts away for a while and have dinner together instead.
- The story is a classic example of sacrificial love and the true meaning of gift-giving.
- It was written by O. Henry and first published in 1905.
- The story has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other forms of media over the years.
The Gift of the Magi
- Della only has $1.87 to buy a Christmas gift for her husband Jim but wants to get him something special.
- She decides to sell her hair to Mrs. Sofronie for $20 in order to buy Jim a gift.
- Della uses the $20 to buy a gold watch chain for Jim's watch, which she finds after searching many shops.
- Della cuts her hair short to hide the fact that she sold it and waits for Jim to come home.
- Jim is shocked and confused when he sees Della's short hair but reassures her that he still loves her.
- Jim gives Della a gift, which turns out to be a set of combs she had admired in a shop window but couldn't afford.
- Della is overjoyed at the combs but realizes she can't use them since her hair is now short.
- Jim reveals that he sold his watch to buy the combs for Della.
- Della and Jim decide to put their gifts away for a while and have dinner together instead.
- The story is a classic example of sacrificial love and the true meaning of gift-giving.
- It was written by O. Henry and first published in 1905.
- The story has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other forms of media over the years.
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Test your knowledge of O. Henry's classic short story "The Gift of the Magi." This heartwarming tale follows the selfless actions of a young couple who sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy the perfect Christmas gift for one another. From memorable characters to plot twists, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the story's key elements and themes. Show off your literary prowess and take the quiz now!
