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B.A 2nd Semester "The Gift of the Magi"
1. When was "The Gift of the Magi" first published?
(a) 1865.
(b) 1905.
(c) 1953.
(d) 1765.
2. How much money has Della saved up in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) $1.96.
(b) $5.24.
(c) $1.87.
(d) $4.23.
3. How long is it until Christmas in the opening of "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) One week.
(b) One day.
(c) Two days.
(d) Three days.
4. What does Della do after counting her money in the beginning of "The Gift of the Magi"?
(a) She calls for a cab.
(b) She weeps.
(c) She calls her mother.
(d) She cheers.
5. How much is the cost of the room where Della and Jim live?
(a) $15 per week.
(b) $5 per week.
(c) $8 per week.
(d) $20 per week.
6. How is the letter-box described as Della and Jim's apartment building?
(a) Unable to open due to a broken door.
(b) Rusted completely shut.
(c) Permanently locked.
(d) Too small to hold a letter.
7. How is the electric bell at Jim and Della's apartment described?
(a) It is tinkly and soft.
(b) It does not work.
(c) It is incredibly loud.
(d) It buzzes nonstop.

8. Who is the author of the story?

Correct Answer: O. Henry

9. to stir up or provoke

Correct Answer: instigate

10. a small entryway within a building

Correct Answer: vestibule

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11. able to move quickly and easily

Correct Answer: agile

12. to hesitate from lack of courage

Correct Answer: falter

13. to search or examine vigorously

Coret Answer: ransack

14. the use of the good judgment and common sense

Correct Answr: prudence

15. What is Della's most prized possession?

Correct Answer: her hair

16. What is Jim's most prized possession?

Correct Answer: his watch

17. Why is Della so upset at the beginning of the story?

Correct Answer: She does not have enough money to buy a gift suitable for Jim.

18. What does Della wind up buying Jim?

Correct Answer: a chain for his watch

19. What did Jim buy Della?

Correct Answer: combs that she had wanted for a long time

20. In The Gift of the Magi, what's the greatest gift?

Correct Answer: love

21. What important day is tomorrow in "The Gift of the Magi"?

Ans: Christmas
22. What did Della sell Madame Sofronie for $20?
Ans: Most of her hair
23. What did Della buy for her husband Jim for $21?
Ans: A platinum fob chain
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24. What prayer did Della say to herself when she heard Jim come inside?
Ans:- Please, God, make him think I am still pretty.
25. What did Jim get Della as a gift?
Ans:- A set of combs.
26. How did Jim pay for his Christmas gift to Della?
Ans:- He sold his watch.

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