Della bought a watch chain. It was the perfect gift for Jim except that _________ .
Jim no longer had the watch.
100
What did Jim buy for his wife for Christmas?
A set of combs.
100
Jim and Della have very little_______.
Money
200
What does ransack mean?
To search or examine vigorously.
200
What does instigate mean?
To stir up; provoke.
200
Another name for this story could be _______________ . a)"A Poor Couple in NY"
b) "True Love Matters Most"
c) "The Best Deals for Christmas Shoppers"
d) "The Wisest Gift Givers"
d) "The Wisest Gift Givers"
200
What did Jim have to do in order to buy Della her gift?
Sell his gold watch
200
The treasures of their house are Jim's gold watch and ____________ .
Della's long hair.
300
What does prudence mean?
The use of good judgement and common sense.
300
What does vestibule mean?
Small entryway within a building.
300
This story is a mainly about a young married couple who ____________ .
a) gave with their hearts
b) can't afford Christmas
c) miss the chance to make each other happy
d) struggle to survive in New York
a) gave with their hearts.
300
Name 2 main characters in the story.
Della and Jim.
300
In order to raise money for Della's gift, Jim ____________ .
sells his gold watch
400
What does ravage mean?
Serious damage.
400
What does falter mean?
To hesitate from lack of courage or confidence.
400
What did Della wanted to but to Jim?
A chain for his watch.
400
Where does the story take place?
In a cheap flat that Della and jim live in.
400
Neither of the presents Jim and Della gave each other were ___________ .
useful
500
What does coveted mean?
Greedily desired or wished.
500
What does agile mean?
Able to move quickly and easily.
500
What did Della sell to get enough money to buy Jim a present?
Her hair.
500
Who does Della sell her hair to?
Madame Sofronie.
500
When Della sold her hair, she was afraid Jim would no longer think ___________ .