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What is the setting of the story?
An apartment in New York at Christmas
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What is Della's problem at the beginning of the story?
she wants to buy Jim a wonderful Christmas gift, but she doesn't have enough money
100
What kind of conflict does Della experience when she is trying to figure out how to get money to buy Jim a Christmas gift?
man vs. self
100
How much do the Young's pay for rent on their apartment?
$8.00
100

What is Jim's most prized possession?

his gold watch

200
Who is the protagonist in the story?
Della
200
What does Della do to get enough money to buy Jim a Christmas present?
she sells her hair
200
What is a major theme in this story?
sacrifice
200
How much money does Della get for her hair?
$20.00
200
O. Henry considered Jim and Della to be wise because they chose gifts that ____________________________.
were true expressions of love
300
What is Della's most prized possession?
her hair
300
What does Della buy Jim for Christmas?
a watch fob
300

What did Jim buy Della for Christmas?

a set of combs

300
Jim's reaction to Della's gift reveals that he is ________.
forgiving
300

The story uses several simile.s Name one or create your own. 

Answers will vary. 

400
How much money does Della have saved to buy Jim a Christmas gift?
$1.87
400
What does Jim do to get enough money to buy Della a Christmas gift?
sells his watch
400
Who are the Magi?
the wise men that brought gifts to baby Jesus
400
Why is Jim upset about Della's short hair when he comes home?
he knows she can't use the gift he bought for her
400
Why doesn't Jim use his middle name "Dillingham" anymore?
he isn't making as much money as he used to
500

What kind of irony can be found at the end of the story once we find out what Jim got Della?

situational irony

500

Who is Mme. Sofronie

the person who cuts Della's hair

500

The story uses several metaphors. Name one or create your own. 

Jim and Della

500
What do Jim and Della do with their Christmas gifts?
put them away until they can use them
500

The story uses allusions. Name one of them. 

the magi, the Queen of Sheba, or King Solomon

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