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7th grade december assessment
part a: elements of literature: “gift of the magi”
circle the letter of the best answer. (1 point each)

1. what does della get for jim?

a. della gets jim a brand new watch.
b. della gets jim a new car.
c. della gets jim a new chain for his watch.
d. della gives jim the hair she cut off.

1. what did della do in order to get jim his gift?

a. she cut off her hair and sold it.
b. she sold jim’s gold watch.
c. she sold her hair combs.
d. she sold her best dress.

Explanation:

Question 1

In "The Gift of the Magi", Della gets Jim a new chain for his watch. Option A is incorrect as she doesn't get a new watch. Option B is incorrect as she doesn't get a car. Option D is incorrect as she gives him the chain, not the cut - off hair as a gift in the way described. So the correct answer is C.

In "The Gift of the Magi", Della cuts off her hair and sells it to get money to buy a gift for Jim. Option B is incorrect as she doesn't sell Jim's watch. Option C is incorrect as she sells her hair, not hair combs. Option D is incorrect as she doesn't sell her best dress. So the correct answer is A.

Answer:

C. Della gets Jim a new chain for his watch.

Question 2