The Gift of the Magi (O’ Henry), Alt. English, class 12, by Podmeswar Help Sector


Very Short Answer Questions: 1 Mark

1.Who were the ‘Magi’?
Answer: The Magi were referred to the three wise men. They travelled from the East to Jerusalem where they were guided by a star to see the infant Jesus. Also, they carried some precious gifts for Christ.

2.How much had Della been able to save?
Answer: Della has been able to save one dollar and eighty seven cents.

3. Who is ‘Jim’ ?
Answer: Jim was Della’s beloved husband.

4. What is Jim’s full name?
Answer: Jim Dillingham Young is Jim’s full name.

5. Whose name does the card bear?
Answer: The card bears Jim Dillingham Young’s name.

6. How much was the income of the possessor of the card earlier?
Answer: The income of the possessor of the card earlier was $30 or 30 dollar per week.

7. How much is his income now?
Answer: Twenty Dollar ($20) is his income now.

8. Who is ‘Dell’?
Answer: Dell is the beloved wife of Jim.

9. How much is the rent of the flat?
Answer: The rent of the flat is eight dollar ($8) per week.

10. Who is the mistress of the home?
Answer: The mistress of the home is Dell.

Short Answer Questions Type-1: 2 Marks
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