Name: ____________________
The Gift of the Magi
By: O. Henry
Discussion Questions
Please answer the following questions.
1. Describe Della and James’ home
2. Why was Jim’s watch important to him?
3. Why was Della’s hair important to her?
4. Why did Della sell her hair?
5. Why did Jim sell his watch?
6. What is the irony of this story?
7. Why do you think this is entitled The Gift of the Magi?