THE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS (short story) Flashcards

1

Does Jim like his present?

Yes
No

2

What's her job?

hairdresser
shopper
unemployed
artist

3

What did she do with her hair?

She dyed it
She washed it
She bought it
She sold it

4

Jim sold his watch to...

Buy a more expensive watch
Buy Della's hair
Buy Della's combs
Buy a gold watch chain

5

Why did she buy the chain?

Jim loved watch chains
Jim liked silver chains
Jim did not have a watch
Jim loved his watch

6

What is the problem with Della's short hair?

Jim didn't like her short hair
Jim bought a hat for her
Jim loved her beautiful long hair
Jim bought two hair combs for her

7

What does Della think of her hair now?

She looks like a schoolgirl
She loves it
She looks like a schoolboy
She likes it

8

Does Jim like Della's short hair?

Yes
No

9

Is Della married?

No
Yes

10

Which of these adjectives best describes Della?

poor but happy
rich and excited
sad and worried
poor and angry

11

How much money does she have for Jim's present?

Twenty dollars
eighty-seven cents
seventy-eight cents
Twenty-one dollars

12

What time of year is it?

Christmas
New Year
Valentine's Day
Winter

13

Which is the moral of the story?

The best present of all is love
Thinking carefully about a present is important
All you need is money
You don't need to spend a lot of money on a nice present

14

After looking at her beautiful hair, she goes into town to...

wash it
cut it off
buy a present
buy the cheapest vegetables

15

What does she buy for Jim?

a silver chain
a gold watch
a silver watch
a gold watch chain

16

Where does Della live?

New York
Washington
Canada
Paris

17

Does Della like her present?

No
Yes

18

What is the problem with Della's present for Jim?

He hated watch chains
He didn't like gold chains
He lost his watch
He sold his watch

THE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS (short story)

Questions 18

THE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS (short story)

Questions 18