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The Gift of the Magi

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  • What is Jim's full name?
    James Dillingham Young.
  • What does Della sacrifice to buy Jim a gift?
    her hair
  • What present does Della buy for Jim?
    a watch chain
  • How does Della save a $1.87
    She bargains with the shopkeepers each week
  • What does Della decide to sell?
    her hair
  • What time period was the story written?
    early 1900s
  • How much money has Della saved?
    $1.87
  • When does the story take place?
    The day before Christmas.
  • What present does Jim buy Della
    combs for her hair
  • Why is Jim ashamed to have his full name on his mailbox?
    He doesn't make much money - he got a pay cut
  • What city does the story take place in?
    New York City
  • A 'shabby" apartment means
    poor condition, run down
  • What's the relationship between Jim & Della?
    They are husband and wife.
  • Who were the magi?
    The three kings from the bible who brought gifts for baby Jesus.
  • Who are the two main characters in the story?
    Della & Jim
  • Why is Della upset?
    She hasn't got enough money to buy Jim a Christmas present.
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