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What inspired O.Henry's story 'The Gift of the Magi'?
What inspired O.Henry's story 'The Gift of the Magi'?
What type of literature is 'The Gift of the Magi' an example of?
What type of literature is 'The Gift of the Magi' an example of?
In 'The Gift of the Magi', why do the young couple give up something they treasure?
In 'The Gift of the Magi', why do the young couple give up something they treasure?
What was O.Henry's real name?
What was O.Henry's real name?
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'The Gift of the Magi' belongs to which literary era?
'The Gift of the Magi' belongs to which literary era?
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What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?
What is the main theme of 'The Gift of the Magi'?
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How are Jim and Della described in the story?
How are Jim and Della described in the story?
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What literary device does O. Henry use in 'The Gift of the Magi' to create surprise?
What literary device does O. Henry use in 'The Gift of the Magi' to create surprise?
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In 'The Gift of the Magi', what does Jim sell to buy Della's combs?
In 'The Gift of the Magi', what does Jim sell to buy Della's combs?
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How do Jim and Della ultimately demonstrate their wisdom in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
How do Jim and Della ultimately demonstrate their wisdom in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
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What pen name did the author use for his prolific writing career?
What pen name did the author use for his prolific writing career?
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Where was 'The Gift of the Magi' first published?
Where was 'The Gift of the Magi' first published?
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In 'The Gift of the Magi', what was Della's one prized attribute before she sold it?
In 'The Gift of the Magi', what was Della's one prized attribute before she sold it?
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What biblical figures are alluded to in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
What biblical figures are alluded to in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
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What did Jim give Della as a gift in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
What did Jim give Della as a gift in 'The Gift of the Magi'?
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