C10 | A Gift for Christmas |Long Questions 1. 'Expenses had been greater than she had calculated.' Why? Ans. The expenses exceeded Della's calculations because Jim's weekly income of twenty dollars was insufficient to cover the family's needs. After paying eight dollars for rent, only twelve dollars remained, forcing Della to stretch her budget to the limit. Despite her frugality, she could only save $1.87, making it clear that expenses had outpaced her expectations. 2. Describe in your own words the incident of Della's selling her hair. Ans. Della wanted to buy a special Christmas gift for Jim but lacked the funds. She decided to sell her beautiful long hair to raise money. Visiting a hair goods shop, she sold her locks for twenty dollars. With the payment, she hastened to the market to purchase the perfect gift for Jim. 3. Why was Della pleased with her selection of the present for Jim? Ans. Della was thrilled with her purchase of a platinum chain for Jim...
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