Gift of the Magi

Read and answer the questions as you read. GO HERE to read the story.

TOP at the bottom of page 288:

1. Who are the two main characters? Explain their lifestyle.

STOP at the bottom of page 289:

2. Where do you think Della is going?

STOP on page 290 (at the end of the first column):

3. How might Della’s sacrifice create an ironic situation?

STOP on page 290 after the first paragraph in the second column:

4. What do you think will happen when Jim sees Della?

FINISH the rest of the story:

5. How does this surprise twist make the situation even more ironic?

6. What is the THEME (lesson or message to the reader) in “Gift of the Magi”?