The Gift Of The Magi Story Quiz! Trivia
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“The Gift of Magi” is a short tale by O. Henry, first published in 1905. The story is about a young man and wife who must purchase secret Christmas gifts for each other with only a small amount of money to spare. It is a moral lesson about gift-giving, and the plot has a twist ending to it. You will learn something special when you take this quiz.
- 1.
What were the main characters in the Gift of the Magi?
- A.
Bella and Edward
- B.
Della and Jim
- C.
Maddie and James
- D.
Bella and Jim
- E.
Jamie and Dino
Correct Answer
B. Della and JimExplanation
The main characters in "The Gift of the Magi" are Della and Jim.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What time of year is it?
- A.
Christmas
- B.
4th of july
- C.
Halloween
- D.
Valentines day
- E.
Easter
Correct Answer
A. ChristmasExplanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is Christmas. This can be inferred because the question is asking about the time of year, and Christmas is a specific holiday that occurs during a specific time period, which is December.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How much money did Della get for her hair?
- A.
$10.00
- B.
$15.00
- C.
$20.00
- D.
$25.00
- E.
$30.00
Correct Answer
C. $20.00Explanation
Della received $20.00 for her hair.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What did Jim sell in order to get Della her gift?
- A.
A chain for a watch
- B.
His Hair
- C.
Hair combs
- D.
His tie
- E.
Gold watch
Correct Answer
E. Gold watchExplanation
Jim sold his gold watch in order to get Della her gift.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Magi were?
- A.
Jim and Della
- B.
Wise men
- C.
Young women
- D.
Kind people who give gifts to each other
- E.
Dead men
Correct Answer
B. Wise menExplanation
The correct answer is "Wise men." The Magi refer to the three wise men who visited baby Jesus in the biblical story of the Nativity. They were often depicted as learned and knowledgeable individuals who followed a star to find the newborn king and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Why did they buy gifts for each other?
- A.
It was their annverisary
- B.
They hated each other
- C.
It was a holiday
- D.
They were celerbrating someones death
- E.
The were celebrating their birthdays
Correct Answer
C. It was a holidayExplanation
The correct answer is "It was a holiday." This suggests that they bought gifts for each other because it was a special occasion or festive season. Holidays often involve gift-giving as a way to show appreciation, love, and celebrate together.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What did Della want most?
- A.
Tortise shell combs
- B.
Hair curlers
- C.
Hair ties
- D.
Brushes
- E.
Long hair
Correct Answer
A. Tortise shell combsExplanation
Della wanted tortoise shell combs the most.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What happened at the end of the story?
- A.
They relized they both sold what they loved and then got each other something for their prized possestions which they sold
- B.
They both got beatiful gifts for each other
- C.
They Hated their gifts
- D.
They ended up getting each other the same thing
- E.
They got divorced
Correct Answer
A. They relized they both sold what they loved and then got each other something for their prized possestions which they soldExplanation
At the end of the story, the characters realized that they had both sold the things they loved. As a result, they decided to get each other something in return for their prized possessions that they had sold.Rate this question:
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