Question

Read this sentence from "The Gift of the Magi" and answer the question.

Jim stopped inside the door, as immovable as a setter at the scent of quail. What does the reader most infer from Jim’s reaction?


1. that Jim no longer finds Della’s hair attractive

2.that Jim is shocked that Della has cut her hair

3. that Jim realizes that his gift to Della is no longer useable

4.that Jim is hesitant to show his gift to Della immediately

Answer 1

B. Jim's shocked that Della cut her hair

Answer 2

Hey there! I believe your answer is B. that Jim is shocked that Della has cut her hair. Hope this helped! (I know it did)

Thanks!


~Steve