Gift Of The Magi, By O. Henry
Jim and Delia are a young couple at the turn of the century. They try to give each other a special Christmas and end up learning the true meaning of the holiday.
See how many questions you can answer about O. Henry's Christmas classic "The Gift of the Magi". Follow this link to find the story; https://www. Online-literature. Com/o_henry/1014/
- 1.
How much money does Delia have at the beginning of the story?
- A.
One dollar and 87 cents, 60 cents of it in pennies.
- B.
Sixty cents in pennies.
- C.
One dollar in pennies.
Correct Answer
A. One dollar and 87 cents, 60 cents of it in pennies. -
- 2.
Why does this make Delia Cry?
- A.
She can't afford a Christmas present for her husband.
- B.
She can't pay the rent.
- C.
She can't afford to buy groceries.
Correct Answer
A. She can't afford a Christmas present for her husband. -
- 3.
What gift does Delia want to buy for Jim?
- A.
A new watch
- B.
A new chain for his watch
- C.
A new ring
Correct Answer
B. A new chain for his watch -
- 4.
Both Delia and Jim have one prized posession each that is very valuable. What are these?
- A.
Delia's hair and Jim's watch
- B.
Delia' poetry and Jim's accounting skills
- C.
Delia's singing and Jim's acting
Correct Answer
A. Delia's hair and Jim's watch -
- 5.
Delia resolves to raise the money to buy Jim's watch chain. How does she do this?
- A.
By taking on extra work
- B.
By selling her hair
- C.
By spending her grocery money
Correct Answer
B. By selling her hair -
- 6.
Who does Delia sell her hair to?
- A.
Mme. Sofronie, who gives her twenty dollars
- B.
Mm Jaques, who gives her ten dollars
- C.
No one - she decides at the last minute not to do it.
Correct Answer
A. Mme. Sofronie, who gives her twenty dollars -
- 7.
How does Jim react when he sees Delia's hair?
- A.
His face shows no anger, surprise, disapproval, or horror - Instead, he only stares.
- B.
He is angry
- C.
He is pleased
Correct Answer
A. His face shows no anger, surprise, disapproval, or horror - Instead, he only stares. -
- 8.
Why is Jim so shocked that Delia has cut her hair?
- A.
Because he loved her hair
- B.
Because he bought her combs for Christmas
- C.
Because he'd never seen her with short hair
Correct Answer
B. Because he bought her combs for Christmas -
- 9.
How did Jim pay for the combs?
- A.
He sold his watch
- B.
He worked nights
- C.
He got a better job
Correct Answer
A. He sold his watch -
- 10.
The story called "The Gift of the Magi" - who are the magi?
- A.
The three wise men in the Bible
- B.
Old time magicians who bring good luck
- C.
No one - the name has no meaning
Correct Answer
A. The three wise men in the Bible -
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