Characters
Who is Jim?
the husband
Where was the story written?
prison
How much did Della have to spend?
What is $1.87?
The title refers to whom?
The three wise men.
sterling
the highest quality
Who is Della?
the wife
William Sydney Porter
What is O. Henry's real name?
How did Della save the last 60 cents?
What is haggling over groceries.
Why did O.Henry compare the couple to the magi?
He said they were wise
patent
obvious
Who does the story say invented gift giving?
The magi
gold, frankincense and myrrh
What did the wise men bring to Jesus?
What did Della do when she got home?
What is curled her hair?
What is the theme of the story?
love and sacrifice
depreciate
to go down in value
Husband's full name
What is James Dillingham Young?
What were frankincense and myrrh used for?
funerals and sacrifices
What did Jim tell Della to do after the gift exchange?
What is "put the chops on"?
Whose jewels were Della's hair compared to?
Who is the Queen of Sheba?
ardent
enthusiastic or passionate
Person who bought the hair
Who is Madame Sofronie?
What was O. Henry known for?
Surprise twist endings
How did the author describe the lady who bought the hair?
What is large, white and chilly?
Who did they say would be envious of the watch?
Who is King Solomon?
parsimony
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources