Question

What does the reader most infer from Jim’s reaction?

that Jim no longer finds Della’s hair attractive
that Jim is shocked that Della has cut her hair
that Jim realizes that his gift to Della is no longer useable
that Jim is hesitant to show his gift to Della immediately

Answer 1

that Jim is hesitant to show his gift to Della immediately

Answer 2

The reader most infers that D.Jim is hesitant to show his gift to Della immediately, because she has cut her hair short but since it is hair it will grow back so the combs will still be usable.