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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which figurative language technique is used in the sentence: "I couldn't have lived without giving you a present."
onomotopoeia
simile
personification
hyperbole
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which event happened last?
Della bought Jim a gift.
Della went to Madame Sofronie's.
Della cried about only having $1.87.
Della cut her hair.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the BEST example of irony in the story?
The magi took gifts to Jesus.
Della cut her most prized possession.
Jim's most prized possession was a watch from his grandfather.
Jim expected his wife to have hair in which to wear the combs he bought her.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The narrator compares Della and Jim to the magi because
they gave each other gifts.
they were like "wise men", knowing that their sacrificial love was the most important part of their gift.
They followed a star to Bethlehem.
They took gifts to Jesus.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is Della’s concern as she waits for Jim to come home?
She worries that Jim won’t like the present.
She is concerned that he won’t like the chops that she is making for dinner.
She is concerned because Jim is arriving home later than usual.
She is concerned that he will no longer think she is pretty.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why does Jim react so strangely when Della tells him she has sold her hair?
He thinks she looks like a chorus girl.
He is upset that she didn’t consult him.
He is ashamed of not being an adequate provider.
He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow much did Mrs. Sophie give to Della for her hair?$20.00$30.00$50.00$1.87
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which inference can be best made about Della?
She wants to please Jim.
She is persuaded easily.
She fears being alone.
She is self-absorbed.
- 9. Multiple Choice
For which of the following reasons does the author most likely include the story of the magi in the last paragraph?
It shows that Della and Jim should have given the same gifts as the magi.
It shows that Della and Jim represent the spirit of giving through love.
It shows that Della and Jim need to learn generosity.
It shows that Della and Jim chose poor gifts for one another.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which inference can be best made about Jim?
He is judgmental.
He is successful.
He is arrogant.
He is caring.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What was Jim's most prized possession?
his father's coat
his pocket watch
his hair
His wife
- 12. Multiple Choice
What was Della's most prized possession?
her hair
a diamond necklace
her mom's ring
her husband
- 13. Multiple Choice
What was Jim's present for Della? (pg. 5)
combs
a necklace
a watch
a wig
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was Della's present for Jim?
a chain for his watch
a new coat
a new watch
a fruit cake
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following pieces of textual evidence best demonstrates the theme of the story?
“One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies.”
"Dell," said he, "let's put our Christmas presents away and keep 'em a while. They're too nice to use just at present. I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs. And now suppose you put the chops on."
“Isn't it a dandy, Jim? I hunted all over town to find it.”
“The magi, as you know, were wise men--wonderfully wise men.”
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe story uses the literary device known as _______________ or a situational twist in plot that the reader may not guess or expect.DialogueMetaphorIronyClimax
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which type of irony is portrayed in the story?
verbal (sarcasm)
dramatic
situational
imagery
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which is the best explanation of the name “Dillingham”?
It acts as a symbol of their decreasing wealth.
It shows that they do not like their last name.
It shows that last names are not important.
It shows that Jim comes from a wealthy family but is not worthy of the family name.
- 19. Multiple Choice“Life is made up of sobs, sniffles and smiles …” is an example of ____.similiepersonificationalliterationonomatopoeia
- 20. Multiple Choice
O. Henry references the Magi in both the title and the story itself. What kind of literary device is this?
foreshadowing
allusion
metaphor
personification
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhen we can predict that Jim has sold his watch to buy the combs, this is called _____.a flashbackforeshadowingthemesetting
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which type of irony is portrayed in the story?
verbal (sarcasm)
dramatic
situational
imagery
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