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Class N°2

Homework Wendy
Reading Activity
Pre- Reading: Answer these questions before Reading The Gift of the Magi by O’Henry.
1. In your opinion what makes a gift valuable?
2. Describe the most valuable gift you have ever received.
3. What was the most valuable gift you have given someone?
After Reading. Answer these questions after reading the story:
1. During what holiday does the story take place?
2. Identify the characters in the story.
3. What are the two valuable possessions belonging to Della and Jim?
4. How much money did Della have at first to buy Jim’s gift?
5. What did Della do to get additional money for his gift?
6. What gift did Della buy for Jim?
7. How did Jim get additional money to buy Della’s gift?
8. What gift did Jim buy for Della?
9. Did things work out the way Jim and Della planned? Explain why or why not.

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