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Question 1

Who is the author of ‘The Gift of the Magi’?

Answer 1

O. Henry

Question 2

What is the primary theme of ‘The Gift of the Magi’?

Answer 2

The theme of selfless love and sacrifice.

Question 3

What are the names of the main characters in the story?

Answer 3

Jim and Della.

Question 4

True or False: Della has long hair at the beginning of the story.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What does Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?

Answer 5

Her long hair.

Question 6

What gift does Della buy for Jim?

Answer 6

A platinum fob chain for his watch.

Question 7

What does Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?

Answer 7

His watch.

Question 8

What gift does Jim buy for Della?

Answer 8

A set of combs for her hair.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The story is set during __________.

Answer 9

Christmas.

Question 10

What is the irony in ‘The Gift of the Magi’?

Answer 10

Both characters sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other, rendering their gifts useless.

Question 11

How does Jim react when he sees Della’s short hair?

Answer 11

He is shocked but understands her sacrifice.

Question 12

True or False: The story ends on a happy note.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What does the title ‘The Gift of the Magi’ refer to?

Answer 13

It refers to the wise men who brought gifts to Jesus, symbolizing the value of giving.

Question 14

What literary device is primarily used in the story?

Answer 14

Irony.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: What is Jim’s prized possession?

Answer 15

His watch.

Question 16

What does Della wish to buy for Jim?

Answer 16

A special gift to express her love.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Della’s hair is described as __________.

Answer 17

Beautiful and luxurious.

Question 18

What does the story illustrate about material possessions?

Answer 18

That love and sacrifice are more valuable than material possessions.

Question 19

True or False: Jim and Della are wealthy.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What does Jim’s fob chain symbolize?

Answer 20

His love and commitment to Della.

Question 21

What does Della’s comb set symbolize?

Answer 21

Her love and desire to beautify herself for Jim.

Question 22

What is the setting of ‘The Gift of the Magi’?

Answer 22

A modest apartment in a city.

Question 23

How does the story reflect the spirit of Christmas?

Answer 23

It emphasizes giving and selflessness.

Question 24

What is the main conflict in ‘The Gift of the Magi’?

Answer 24

The struggle to find a meaningful gift for each other despite their financial limitations.

Question 25

Finish the sentence: The story shows that true wealth lies in __________.

Answer 25

Love and sacrifice.

Question 26

Imputation

Answer 26

accusation, allegation, attribution, incrimination, and insinuation.

Question 27

Implied

Answer 27

tacit, implicit, unexpressed, inferred, unvoiced, interpreted,

Question 28

Instigate

Answer 28

to spur to action

Question 29

Merdicancy

Answer 29

1. : the condition of being a beggar. 2. : the practice of begging.

Question 30

Appertaining

Answer 30

belong or be connected as a rightful part or attribute :

Question 31

Depreciate

Answer 31

Undervalue, Decrease, Diminish, Fall, Lessen, Minimize, Decry, and Disparage

Question 32

Meretricious

Answer 32

conspicuous, remarkable, brilliant, loud, noticeable, dramatic, striking, outstandin

Question 33

Prudence

Answer 33

Ability to discipline oneself

Question 34

Truant

Answer 34

student who stays away from school without leave or explanation

Question 35

Ardent

Answer 35

having or expressing strong feelings, enthusiasm, or excitement:

Warmth of feeling