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What is the exact amount of money Della has after saving for months?
$1.87
What type of chain does Della buy for Jim’s watch?
A platinum fob chain
What adjective is used to describe the apartment where Jim and Della live?
Furnished
What is hanging beside the mailbox in the apartment hallway?
An electric button that would not ring
What two possessions are described as Jim and Della’s greatest treasures?
Della’s hair and Jim’s gold watch
How much money does Della receive for selling her hair?
Twenty dollars
What does Della do to improve her appearance after cutting her hair?
She curls it with curling irons
What biblical figures are referenced in the title of the story?
The Magi/Wise Men
Why does Della repeatedly count her money at the beginning of the story?
Because she is upset that she has so little money for Jim’s gift
What does the narrator compare Della’s hair to?
A cascade of brown waters
What does Jim use instead of a chain for his watch before receiving Della’s gift?
An old leather strap
What is ironic about the gifts Jim and Della exchange?
Each gift becomes useless because of the sacrifice made to buy the other’s gift
This was the "queen" whom the narrator said would have been jealous of Della’s hair.
Queen of Sheba
This biblical king is mentioned as someone who would have been jealous of Jim’s watch.
King Solomon
This literary term describes the ending, where the outcome is the opposite of what was intended.
Irony
This word is used to describe Jim’s gold watch, meaning it was passed down from his father and grandfather.
Heirloom
The narrator notes that life is made up these 3 things
Sobs, sniffles and smiles
What do the opening money references mainly highlight?
Poverty