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What was the amount of money Della had to buy Jim a present?
What was the amount of money Della had to buy Jim a present?
How much was the weekly rent for the furnished flat?
How much was the weekly rent for the furnished flat?
What was the name on the card next to the electric button?
What was the name on the card next to the electric button?
What did Della do after finishing her cry?
What did Della do after finishing her cry?
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What did the James Dillingham Youngs take pride in?
What did the James Dillingham Youngs take pride in?
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What did Della do after whirling from the window and standing before the mirror?
What did Della do after whirling from the window and standing before the mirror?
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What did Jim do when Della asked for his watch?
What did Jim do when Della asked for his watch?
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What did Jim do with the Christmas presents?
What did Jim do with the Christmas presents?
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Who are referred to as the magi in the text?
Who are referred to as the magi in the text?
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What did the magi invent according to the text?
What did the magi invent according to the text?
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What is the significance of Jim selling his watch?
What is the significance of Jim selling his watch?
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What did Jim and Della sacrifice for each other?
What did Jim and Della sacrifice for each other?
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What does the text imply about the wisdom of Jim and Della?
What does the text imply about the wisdom of Jim and Della?
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What is the message conveyed about gift-giving in the text?
What is the message conveyed about gift-giving in the text?
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What did Della do to buy a platinum fob chain for Jim's watch?
What did Della do to buy a platinum fob chain for Jim's watch?
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What did Jim sell to buy combs for Della's hair?
What did Jim sell to buy combs for Della's hair?
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How did Della feel when she was waiting for Jim at home?
How did Della feel when she was waiting for Jim at home?
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What was Della's reaction when Jim revealed that he sold his watch?
What was Della's reaction when Jim revealed that he sold his watch?
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What is the central theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?
What is the central theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?
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What did Della and Jim express despite the situation?
What did Della and Jim express despite the situation?
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Study Notes
The Gift of the Magi Summary
- Della sells her long, beautiful hair for $20 to buy a platinum fob chain for Jim's watch
- Della buys the fob chain for $21, leaving her with 87 cents
- Della then repairs the damages done to her hair with curling irons
- Della prepares a meal and waits for Jim at home, feeling nervous about her decision
- When Jim arrives, he is shocked to see Della's short hair but doesn't reveal his own surprise
- Della explains that she sold her hair to buy him a gift, and Jim reveals that he sold his watch to buy her combs for her hair
- Della is upset because she no longer has her beautiful hair to use the combs with
- Jim reassures Della that her hair will grow back, and she presents him with the fob chain
- Della's joy turns to tears as she realizes the irony of their gifts
- Despite the situation, Della and Jim express their love and appreciation for each other
- The story emphasizes the sacrifices made out of love and the irony of their gifts
- The theme of selflessness and love is central to the story, showcasing the couple's deep devotion to each other
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Test your understanding of the classic short story "The Gift of the Magi" with this quiz. Explore the themes of sacrifice, love, and irony as you answer questions about the plot and characters.
