Characterization, Theme, and Irony in "The Gift of the Magi" — Quiz
Question 6 • Literature and Composition I
Read the excerpt from "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. Only 1 point 8 7 dollars to buy a present for Jim. Her Jim. Many a happy hour she had spent planning for something nice for him. Something fine and rare and sterling—something just a little bit near to being worthy of the honor of being owned by Jim. What inferences about Della can be made based on this excerpt? Choose three correct answers.
Answer
A
Della will need to sell her hair to buy Jim a nice gift.
B
Della loves her husband, Jim, very much.
C
Della does not have much money to spend on Jim’s gift.
D
Della wants to buy Jim a watch chain for his watch.
E
Della wants to buy Jim a really nice gift.
Explanation
Della has only $1.87 to spend, so the excerpt shows that she does not have much money for Jim’s gift. She has spent many happy hours planning and wants something “fine and rare,” which suggests both that she loves Jim very much and that she wants to give him a really nice present. The excerpt does not say that she will sell her hair or that she has chosen a watch chain.
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