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What is the primary setting of the story?
What is the primary setting of the story?
What motivates Della to cut her hair?
What motivates Della to cut her hair?
What major sacrifice does Jim make?
What major sacrifice does Jim make?
How do Jim and Della feel at the end of the story?
How do Jim and Della feel at the end of the story?
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What is the main conflict of the story?
What is the main conflict of the story?
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What is the significance of the character Mrs. Sofronie in the story?
What is the significance of the character Mrs. Sofronie in the story?
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Which act by Della reveals her deep love for Jim?
Which act by Della reveals her deep love for Jim?
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What theme is primarily illustrated through Jim and Della's sacrifices?
What theme is primarily illustrated through Jim and Della's sacrifices?
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How does Jim's reaction to Della's haircut contribute to the story's climax?
How does Jim's reaction to Della's haircut contribute to the story's climax?
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What does the ending of the story suggest about the nature of true love?
What does the ending of the story suggest about the nature of true love?
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Study Notes
Characters
- Protagonists are Jim and Della
- Supporting characters are Mrs. Sofronie and the Magi
Setting
- Story primarily takes place at Jim and Della's home and Mrs. Sofronie's hair shop
- The Gift of the Magi also takes place at a store during the holiday season
Actions + Climax
- Della shops for groceries during the holiday season
- Della and Jim live together, but are poor
- Della wants to gift Jim something exceptional
- Della saves $1.87
- Della weeps because she can't find a suitable gift
- Della sells her hair for $20 to buy Jim a watch chain
- Della worries Jim might not love her for her haircut
- Jim arrives home, shocked by Della's haircut
- Jim reveals he sold his watch to buy Della hair clips
- Della and Jim are emotionally moved by their gifts
Conflict
- Della and Jim are struggling financially
- Della faces difficulty finding a meaningful gift for Jim due to their poverty
Resolution
- Jim and Della feel grateful for each other's sacrifice
- The story highlights the value of selfless gifts and the power of love
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Description
Test your understanding of O. Henry's classic tale, 'The Gift of the Magi'. This quiz covers the main characters, setting, key actions, conflicts, and the emotional resolution of Jim and Della's story. Dive into the themes of sacrifice and love that define this holiday classic.
