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Multiple Choices
Directions: Read the following statements carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Who are the Characters in the gift of magi?
A. Jim and Della B. Jam and Mitch C. Jim and Dina
2. Who is the author of the story Gift of Magi?
A. O. Henry B. Henry Sy C. Henry
3. What type of character is Della in The Gift of the Magi?
A. She's described as young, affectionate, selfless, and somewhat hysterical, requiring Jim to
comfort her when she's upset. She cares deeply for Jim.
B. She's described as old fashion lady, affectionate, selfless, and independent lady, requiring Jim
to comfort her when she's upset. She doesn’t care to Jim at all
C. She's described as old maid, affectionate, selfless, and somewhat hysterical.
4. Who is Jim in The Gift of Magi?
A. Jim is Della's loving husband.
B. Jim is Della's Brother.
C. Jim is Della's loving Father.
5. Why did Della become so unhappy?
A. Della is unhappy because she has been saving money all year to buy her husband Jim a nice
Christmas present and has only been able to save one dollar and eighty-four cents.
B. Della is unhappy because she has been saving money all year to buy her husband Jim a nice
Christmas present and has only been able to save one dollar and eighty-seven cents.
C. Della is unhappy because she has been saving money all year to buy her husband Jim a nice
Christmas present and has only been able to save one dollar and eighty-nine cents.
6. What was Jim's most prized possession?
A. Jim's most prized possession is the watch he got from his father which came from his
grandfather.
B. Jim's most prized possession is the watch he got from his father which came from his
grandmother.
C. Jim's most prized possession is the ring he got from his father which came from his
grandfather.
7. What does Jim do to get money for Della's?
A. Jim gave up his prized possession, his gold ring, to buy combs for Della's hair.
B. Jim gave up his prized possession, his gold watch, to buy combs for Della's hair.
C. Jim gave up his prized possession, his gold watch, to buy jewelry for Della.
8. Why did della feel sad on losing her hair?
A. Della felt sad on losing her hair because it was the most beautiful part of her person (body).
It was long, brown, thick and silky that everyone liked. But more than anyone, Jim liked it
most.
B. Della felt angry on losing her hair because it was the most beautiful part of her person
(body). It was long, brown, thick and silky that everyone liked. But more than anyone, Jim
liked it most.
C. Della felt sad on losing her hair because it was the most beautiful part of her person (body). It
was short, brown, thick and silky that everyone liked. But more than anyone, Jim liked it
most.
9. What does Della do for extra money how much money did she get?
A. She cuts her long beautiful hair and gets 19 dollars.
 B. She cuts her long beautiful hair and gets 20 dollars.
C. She cuts her long beautiful hair and gets 21 dollars.
10. What are the two valuable possessions belonging to Della and Jim?
A. Jim's most valued possession was his watch, and Della's was her comb.
B. Jim's most valued possession was his watch, and Della's was her hair.
C. Jim's most valued possession was his watch, and Della's was her hair.
11. What gift did Della finally find to buy for Jim?
A. Della shops for two hours, and finally finds the perfect gift for Jim: a platinum chain for his
watch.
B. Della shops for two hours, and finally finds the perfect gift for Jim: a silver watch.
C. Della shops for two hours, and finally finds the perfect gift for Jim: a gold chain for his
watch.
12. How much were Jim and Della attached to each other in the story?
A. They were deeply attached to each other in the story. They had great love and respect for
each other. They were so poor that they could not buy gifts to celebrate Christmas. At last,
they decided to sell their beautiful valuable things to earn money to buy gifts for each other.
B. They were not in love in each other in the story.
C. None of the Above
13. Why did they sell their beautiful valuable things?
A. Because they want to.
B. They were so poor that they could not buy gifts to celebrate Christmas. They were in a
helpless condition. At last, they decided to sell their beautiful valuable things to earn money
to buy gifts for each other. It was a sign of great love and sacrifice for each other. Though
their gifts were humble yet they seemed to contain all the wealth into them.
C. They were so rich that they could buy all the gifts that they want.
14. What is the main conflict of the Gift of the Magi?
A. the main conflict is that Della does not have enough money saved to buy the gift she thinks
Jim deserves.
B. the main conflict is that the two character are rich.
C. the main conflict is that Della does not love Jim therefore she doesn’t have enough money
saved to buy the gift she thinks Jim deserves.
15. What is the climax of the Gift of the Magi?
A. The climax of the story is when the couple, Jim and Della Young, discovers that they have
both sacrificed their most beloved and valued personal possessions to buy gifts for each
other.
B. The climax of the story is when the couple, Jam and Mitch Young, discovers that they have
both sacrificed their most beloved and valued personal possessions to buy gifts for each
other.
C. The climax of the story is when the couple, Jim and Dell Young, discovers that they have
both sacrificed their most beloved and valued personal possessions to buy gifts for each
other.
16. What is the moral of the story?
17. What is the oldest surviving Germanic epic and the longest Old English poem?
A. Beowulf B. The Gift of Magi C. Snow White
18. Where is Beowulf from?
A. Angle-Land B. Geatland C. Heorot
 19. Who is Beowulf's father?
A. Breca B. Ecgtheow C. Hrothgar
20. Who rules Geatland at the beginning of the poem?
A. Beow B. Ecgtheow C. Hygelac
21. How did Hrothgar know of Beowulf?
A. Beowulf had saved Hrothgar's daughter from a dragon
B. Hrothgar had done a favor for Beowulf's father Hrothgar was Beowulf's uncle
C. A scop had written a poem about Beowulf that made him famous
22. Who lends Beowulf a sword to fight Grendel's mother?
A. Hrothgar B. Hrothgar's son C. Unferth
23. Who was the only one of Beowulf's retainers that didn't run away when he fought the dragon?
A. Heardred B. Sigemund C. Wiglaf
24. Who is the protagonist in the story Beowulf?
A. Beowulf B. King Hrothgar C. Grendel
25. Who is Grendel?
A. A demon descended from Cain,
B. The protagonist in the poem.
C. The one who help Beowulf
26. Who is the childhood friend of Beowulf?
A. King Hrothgar B. Ecgtheow C. Breca
27. Who is Hrothgar’s trusted adviser?
A. Ecgtheow B. Aeschere C. Unferth
28. Who is the wife of Hygelac?
A. Hygd B. Hygelac C. Ecgtheow
29. Who is Hrothgar’s nephew ?
A. Hygelac B. Ecgtheow C. Hrothulf
30. Who is the father of Hrothgar, Heorogar and Halga,
A. Halfdane B. Hygelac C. Ecgtheow

II. True or False

Direction: Write True if the statements is correct and False if the statements is incorrect
__________30. Beowulf is a Geatish hero who fights the monster Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and a fire-
breathing dragon.
__________31. Beowulf’s boasts and encounters reveal him to be the strongest, ablest warrior around.
__________32. King Hrothgar the king of the Danes
__________33. Hrothgar enjoys military success and prosperity until Grendel terrorizes his realm.
__________34. Hrothgar represents a different kind of leadership from that exhibited by the youthful
warrior Beowulf.
__________35. The dragon an ancient, powerful serpent, the dragon guards a horde of treasure in a
hidden mound.
__________36. Halfdane the father of Hrothgar, Heorogar, Halga, and an unnamed daughter who
married a king of the Swedes,
__________37. Wealhtheow is Hrothgar’s wife, the gracious queen of the Danes.
__________38. Unferth a Danish warrior who is jealous of Beowulf, Unferth is unable or unwilling to
fight Grendel
__________39. Hrethric is Hrothgar’s elder son
__________40. Hrothmund is the second son of Hrothgar.
III. Essay
Direction: Answer the following question
41 – 45. Describe the gift of magi in your own words.
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46 – 50. What is the moral of the gift of magi?

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Whatever you do, work for it with all your heart, as working for the
Lord, not for men.
- Colossians 3:23

Prepared by:
Ms.Aizel Nova F. Arañez
English 9 Teacher

Checked by:
Ms. Tinee V. Villa
JHS Principal

Noted and Approved by:

Mrs. Margaret T. Bueno, MAEd.

School president and Directress