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What season of the year is it in the story?
winter
Why is Della crying at the beginning of the story?
She does not have enough money for a Christmas gift
What aspect of the setting is most important to this story?
Jim and Della's financial situation
How does Della get the money for Jim's present?
She sells her hair
What is the central conflict of this story?
external—the main characters against other characters
external—the main characters against their environment or circumstances
internal—the main characters against their own fears
internal—the main characters against their pride
external—the main characters against other characters
external—the main characters against their environment or circumstances
internal—the main characters against their own fears
internal—the main characters against their pride
external—the main characters against their environment or circumstances
Why is Jim so shocked about Della's lack of hair?
He had just bought a gift for her hair
What statement best summarizes the plot of this story?
When it comes to gifts, it's the thought that counts.
Life can be very hard for a young couple in the city.
A young woman cuts her hair and alienates her husband.
A young couple sell their prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.
When it comes to gifts, it's the thought that counts.
Life can be very hard for a young couple in the city.
A young woman cuts her hair and alienates her husband.
A young couple sell their prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.
A young couple sell their prized possessions to buy gifts for each other
What statement best summarizes the theme of this story?
Material possessions pale in comparison to the gift of true love.
Life can be very hard for a young couple in the city.
A young woman cuts her hair and alienates her husband.
A young couple sell their prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.
Material possessions pale in comparison to the gift of true love.
Life can be very hard for a young couple in the city.
A young woman cuts her hair and alienates her husband.
A young couple sell their prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.
Material possessions pale in comparison to the gift of true love