Della
Why did Della cry?
She didn't have enough money to buy Jim a Christmas gift.
Why is Jim's watch so special?
It belonged to his father, and his father's father / it was in his family a long time.
What problem did Della face before Christmas?
She only had 1.87 to buy Jim's present.
How did Della's face look when her eyes were shining brightly?
Her face had lost its color.
How many reindeer does Santa have?
He has 9. (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph).
What did Della clean from her face?
The marks of crying
What would Jim do if he had the chance to meet a King?
He would have looked at his watch every time they met.
How much money a week did Jim and Della get?
twenty dollars a week.
How long was Della's hair?
It reached below her knee.
Where is Santa's workshop?
the North Pole.
What was Della's hair more beautiful than?
any queen's jewels and gifts
What is Jim's full name?
James Dillingham Young
How was Della able to save the 1.87 she had for Jim's gift?
by putting aside one cent each time she bought meat and other food.
What did Jim do when he was asking and trying to understand about Della's hair being gone?
He looked around the room as if to try and find it.
What is the name of the special socks people hang up for Christmas?
What was Della's fear?
Jim wouldn't like her / think she is pretty after cutting her hair.
Where was Jim keeping Della's gift?
inside his coat.
What made the gold watch chain Della found, so valuable?
Its rich and pure material that made it look plain and simple
What did Jim mean when he said, "I want you to understand me Dell"?
He wanted her to understand why he was so upset and shocked about her hair because it wasn't from not loving her any more but because of what he did to get her the gift she now can't use.
What is Santa's favorite thing to drink?
hot chocolate
What was Della's hair compared to when it was taken down at the store with Mrs. Sofronie?
a brown waterfall
What was Jim compared to when stepping into the house?
being as quiet as a hunting dog when it is near a bird
What does Della think Jim will compare her to when he sees her?
A girl who sings and dances for money.
"Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are the most wise. Everywhere they are the wise ones." What does this mean?
It means, of people who give and receive gifts, those that give out of love even with sacrifice are the wisest because they gave something important to them away for the sake of making another person happy.
What is Santa's wife's name?
Mrs. Claus