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Who are the main characters in the story
They are Della and Jim.
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Why is Della upset at the beginning of the story?
Della does not have enough money to buy a nice present for Jim.
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What is the setting in the short story?
They are in the couple's apartment.
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Who is O'Henry?
He is the author of the story
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What is Della's most prized possession?
It is her hair.
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How does Della get the money to buy Jim a gift?
She goes to sell her hair.
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What is the rising action in the story?
Della decides to sell her hair to buy Jim a gift.
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What is Jim's full name?
It is James Dillingham Young.
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Why is Jim is so stunned when he first sees Della?
He can see that Della cut her hair short.
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What is the climax of the story?
Jim sees that Della now has short hair.
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How much money did Della have at the beginning of the story?
She had one dollar and eighty-seven cents.
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Why is Della so worried?
She is scared that Jim will not love her anymore.
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What is the point of view in the story?
It is in third person omniscient perspective.
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How much did their flat cost?
It cost 8 dollars.
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What kind of literary device is used in The Gift of the Magi?
It is situational irony.
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What is the main theme of the story?
Sacrificing your most valuable possession for Love.
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