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