1. Why is Della upset at the beginning of the story?
A. She lost her job shoveling in front of the stores on her block.
B. She has been fighting with Jim.
C. She does not have enough money to buy a nice present for Jim.
D. She was recently arrested by the mendicancy squad.
2. Which best explains why Jim is so stunned when he first saw Della?
A. He doesn't like how his wife looks with short hair.
B. He is shocked that she bought him such a nice gift.
C. He doesn't recognize his wife.
D. He bought her a gift that she can't use.​