The Gift of the Magi Quiz
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Who is the author of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • William Shakespeare
  • O. Henry (correct)
  • Mark Twain
  • What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?

  • Ambition and success
  • Greed and materialism
  • Love and sacrifice (correct)
  • Betrayal and revenge
  • What are the most prized possessions that Jim and Della give up in 'The Gift of the Magi'?

  • Della's ring and Jim's necklace
  • Della's watch and Jim's hair
  • Della's necklace and Jim's ring
  • Della's hair and Jim's watch (correct)
  • Study Notes

    Author and Main Theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'

    • The author of 'The Gift of the Magi' is O. Henry.
    • The main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi' is the sacrifice of one's most precious possessions for the benefit of others, highlighting the true spirit of selfless love and generosity.

    Sacrifices Made by Jim and Della

    • Jim gives up his prized possession, his gold watch, to buy Della a set of beautiful combs for her hair.
    • Della sacrifices her long, beautiful hair to buy Jim a chain for his prized gold watch.

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    Test your knowledge of 'The Gift of the Magi' with this quiz! Discover who the author is, explore the main theme, and find out what prized possessions Jim and Della sacrifice in this classic short story. Challenge yourself and see how well you know this heartwarming tale of sacrifice and love.

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