18 Questions
What did Jim bring to the table, causing Della to initially react with joy followed by tears?
A set of combs
What type of material were the combs made of?
Tortoise shell
What did Della do with the combs after receiving them?
Cried hysterically and threw them away
What did Della do with her hair that made the combs unusable?
Cut it off and sold it
Why did Della have the combs in mind for so long?
She wanted to use them as a gift for Jim
How did Della finance the purchase of Jim's gift?
She sold her hair
What was the amount of money Della had saved in pennies?
$1.87
What day was coming up the next day in the story?
Christmas
How much was the weekly rent for the furnished flat where Della lived?
$8
What name was on the card in the vestibule of the flat?
Mr. James Dillingham Young
What was the initial weekly income for Mr. Dillingham when he was doing well?
$30
How did O. Henry describe life in relation to sobs, sniffles, and smiles?
Life is made up of sobs, with smiles predominating.
What item did Della sacrifice to buy a Christmas present for Jim?
Her watch
In 'The Gift of the Magi,' what did Jim sell to buy combs for Della's hair?
His watch
What does the reference to 'The Magi' in the text suggest about the nature of Della and Jim's gifts?
They were thoughtful and wise
Why did Jim suggest putting away their Christmas presents for a while?
Because they were too nice to use immediately
What did Jim and Della sacrifice for each other in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
Their greatest treasures
How does the narrator describe Jim and Della in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
Foolish children in a flat
This quiz is based on the short story 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. Test your knowledge of the plot, characters, and themes from this classic tale of love and sacrifice.
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