Characterization, Theme, and Irony in "The Gift of the Magi" Pre-Test
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In this excerpt, the Dillingham Youngs are described as a
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Read the excerpt from "The Gift of the Magi."
At 7 o'clock the coffee was made and the frying-pan was on
the back of the stove hot and ready to cook the chops,
Jim was never late. Della doubled the fob chain in her hand
and sat on the corner of the table near the door that he
always entered. Then she heard his step on the stair away
down on the first flight, and she turned white for just a
moment. She had a habit of saying a little silent prayer about
the simplest everyday things.
practices religion
enjoys fancy meals
follows daily routines
enjoys living in the city
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