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Who wrote "Gift of the Magi"
O. Henry
What was the author's real name?
William Sidney Porter
How many stories did O. Henry write?
Nearly 600
When was this story first published?
1906
Who are the main characters?
Jim and Della
What is a parable?
Parables use a simple situation or plot line to make a more complex or general point, usually a moral one.
What was Henry sent to prison for?
Embezzlement of bank funds
How long was O. Henry sentenced to prison?
5 years
How many stories did he publish during his time in prison?
He published 12 stories
True or False: O. Henry was released after only 2 years for good behavior
False. It was three years.
