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The Gift of the Magi

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    Understanding the Christmas culture
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  • Who are the main characters in the story ?
    Della and Jim
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  • Why did Della save money ?
    To buy a Christmas gift for Jim
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  • Why did the couple undergo with a hard life ?
    Because Jim's salary was shrunk / Salary was reduced
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  • What did Della and Jim buy for each other as their Christmas gift ?
    Della bought a Fob chain to his watch and Jim bought some combs for Della's hair
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  • Why did the couple want to exchange gift on the day of Christmas ?
    Because to show their intimate love and care / to show their concern on each other / to express their pure love
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  • Do you think that the couple was disappointed after receiving the gifts ?
    Reasons are open
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  • Why was Jim shocked to see Della ?
    Because she had cut her hair / He got to know that the gift he bought became useless
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  • Why did Della cry when she saw the gift of Jim ?
    Because she couldn't make Jim happy by wearing it at that moment. / She was yearning for those combs for a long time before cutting her hair
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  • How much money did she save for the gift at the beginning ?
    1.87 pounds
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  • What message did the writer tell us through this story ?
    Real happiness is based on the love and care / Sacrifices will make our love stronger / Gifts are mere objects but intentions are very valuable.
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  • Describe a time when you pick out the perfect gift for someone
    birthday / children's day / first day in school / New year / festivals ....
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  • Describe a time when you got a gift which you disliked ? How did you handle the situation ?
    Birthday / children's day
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  • What is important about the title ? Are there Magi in the story ?
    Three wise kings gifted
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  • If you were Della, would you sell your hair ?
    Yes / No
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  • Do you think that we need to give gifts to celebrate special occasions ? Describe
    Yes / No
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  • What is Jim's full name?
    James Dillingham Young.
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