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What did Jim bring to the table, causing Della to initially react with joy followed by tears?
What did Jim bring to the table, causing Della to initially react with joy followed by tears?
What type of material were the combs made of?
What type of material were the combs made of?
What did Della do with the combs after receiving them?
What did Della do with the combs after receiving them?
What did Della do with her hair that made the combs unusable?
What did Della do with her hair that made the combs unusable?
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Why did Della have the combs in mind for so long?
Why did Della have the combs in mind for so long?
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How did Della finance the purchase of Jim's gift?
How did Della finance the purchase of Jim's gift?
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What was the amount of money Della had saved in pennies?
What was the amount of money Della had saved in pennies?
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What day was coming up the next day in the story?
What day was coming up the next day in the story?
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How much was the weekly rent for the furnished flat where Della lived?
How much was the weekly rent for the furnished flat where Della lived?
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What name was on the card in the vestibule of the flat?
What name was on the card in the vestibule of the flat?
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What was the initial weekly income for Mr. Dillingham when he was doing well?
What was the initial weekly income for Mr. Dillingham when he was doing well?
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How did O. Henry describe life in relation to sobs, sniffles, and smiles?
How did O. Henry describe life in relation to sobs, sniffles, and smiles?
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What item did Della sacrifice to buy a Christmas present for Jim?
What item did Della sacrifice to buy a Christmas present for Jim?
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In 'The Gift of the Magi,' what did Jim sell to buy combs for Della's hair?
In 'The Gift of the Magi,' what did Jim sell to buy combs for Della's hair?
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What does the reference to 'The Magi' in the text suggest about the nature of Della and Jim's gifts?
What does the reference to 'The Magi' in the text suggest about the nature of Della and Jim's gifts?
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Why did Jim suggest putting away their Christmas presents for a while?
Why did Jim suggest putting away their Christmas presents for a while?
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What did Jim and Della sacrifice for each other in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
What did Jim and Della sacrifice for each other in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
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How does the narrator describe Jim and Della in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
How does the narrator describe Jim and Della in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
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