The Gift of the Magi
What did Della and Jim both sacrifice?
Della - her hair
Jim - his watch
Who is Scrooge?
A grumpy man who doesn’t like Christmas but loves money.
What is the setting of the story?
The story is set in a small town in Canada, during the Christmas season.
This food is called the "fish cheek"
the eye of the fish
In "The Gift of the Magi," would did Jim get Della?
a hair comb
What gift did Della get Jim?
A watch chain
How did Scrooge respond when Fred first invited him to Christmas dinner?
Scrooge refused to go and called Christmas a humbug
Who is the main character?
Theodora
The father did this to show his appreciation for the meal.
What is burping loudly
In the excerpt, "Bah! Humbug!," Scrooge's nephew's name is?
Fred
How much did the watch chain cost Della?
$21
The author of the book "A Christmas Carol."
Who is Charles Dickens
What themes are explored in the story?
Themes include the importance of family, the spirit of giving, and the beauty of nature.
Amy did this when she found out Robert's family was coming over for dinner.
What is cry
In "Christmas at Red Butte," Why is Theodora jaded about Santa and getting gifts for Christmas?
She knows that money is tight and it is not likely she will get anything
Why did the author use this metaphor? What does it show about Jim? "He was as quiet as a hunting dog when it is near a bird."
That he stopped and observed Della's hair.
The name of Scrooge's dead business partner.
Who is Jacob Marley?
Describe the relationship between the characters.
The characters share a close-knit community and family bonds, showcasing love and support.
Robert did this when he learned of the Chinese custom
What is look down with a red face.
Amy had a crush on this boy, the minister's son.
Robert
When was the story first published?
1905
What is Scrooge's favorite expression in regard to Christmas?
Bah! Humbug!
What does Theodora sacrifice so the younger kids will have a visit from Santa?
a personal momento
When it comes to noodles and liquids, it is appropriate to do this to show you are satisfied.
What is slurp your food
Which holiday story was your favorite?
- The Gift of the Magi
- Bah! Humbug!
- Christmas at Red Butte
- Fish Cheeks