5 Questions
What was the total amount of money Della had saved?
One dollar and eighty-seven cents
How much was the flat's rent per week?
$8
What was the former weekly income of Mr. James Dillingham Young?
$30
What did the blurred letters of 'Dillingham' suggest?
They were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D
What did the letter-box in the vestibule symbolize?
No letters would go into it
Study Notes
The Gift of the Magi
- Della had saved $1.87.
- The flat's rent per week was $8.
- Mr. James Dillingham Young, Della's husband, had a former weekly income of $30.
- The blurred letters of 'Dillingham' on the letter-box suggested that the family had been living there for a long time.
- The letter-box in the vestibule symbolized the family's struggles and poverty.
Test your knowledge of O. Henry's classic short story 'The Gift of the Magi' with this quiz. Explore key plot points, characters, and themes from this heartwarming tale of selfless love and sacrifice.
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