The Gift of the Magi - Guided Reading Questions

Question

1. What are the two prized possessions of that Jim and Della possess?
2. How is Della´s hair described?
3. What does Della do with her prized possession?
4. How much does Della get for her prized possession?
5. What does she buy with the money?

Answer 1

1. The two prized possessions that Jim and Della possess are Jim's gold pocket watch and Della's long, beautiful hair.
2. Della's hair is described as "rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters" and falling below her knee.
3. Della sells her prized possession, her hair, to a hair goods store in order to have money to buy Jim a gift.
4. Della receives $20 for her prized possession, her hair.
5. With the money, Della buys a platinum fob chain for Jim's pocket watch, in order to make it an attractive accessory for him.