Characters
This character has beautiful, long hair.
Della
What kind of relationship do Jim and Delia have?
A loving/caring relationship
Della sells this to bye Jim a gift.
Her hair
This item had been passed down from his grandfather, to his father and now to him.
Gold Watch
In 1905
The year the story was published.
This is Jim's occupation.
Clerk
What made the gold watch chain Della found, so valuable?
The rich and pure material that made it look plain and simple.
How long was Della's hair?
Just past her knees
Where did Jim get the money to bye the combs?
He sold his watch
The story is set during this time of the year.
Christmas
This character sells her hair to buy a gift.
Della
What was Della's fear?
Jim would not think she was pretty after she cut her hair.
How much did Della's get when she sold her hair?
$20
What did Jim do when he was asking and trying to understand about Della's hair being gone?
He looked around as if he was going to find it
The term "magi" refers to who?
The wise men
This character is described as "wise" and "frugal."
Jim
How much money did Jim and Della get a week?
$20
How much did Della have to buy Jim a gift in the beginning of the story?
$1.87
What was Jim compared to when stepping into the house?
Being as quiet as a hunting dog when it is near a bird
The gifts exchanged by Della and Jim symbolize what?
Depth of their love and sacrifice
This character sells his watch to buy a gift.
Jim
What was Della's hair compared to when she took it down at the store with Mrs. Sofronie?
a brown waterfall
What does Della think Jim will compare her to when he sees her?
A girl who sings and dances for money
What was Jim's job before he was a clerk?
Professor
What is the setting (time period) of the story?
The 1900's