The Ransom of Red Chief

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In what state did the story take place? Options: Ohio, Canada, Alabama, Illinois

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Alabama

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With what did Sam threaten Red Chief if he doesn't behave?

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take him home

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What was ironic about the townspeople's feelings about the kidnapping?

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They are afraid someone will bring Red Chief back home.

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What were the terms of Mr. Dorset's counter offer?

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He will accept two hundred fifty dollars in payment from the kidnappers.

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An example of situational irony in O. Henry's story "The Ransom of Red Chief" is that the kidnappers...

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actually pay money to the child's parent to return the kidnapped victim

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When Sam references King Herod, he uses a 

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biblical allusion

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What was ironic about the boy not trying to escape from Bill and Sam?

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He was having too much fun.

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What was Bill's perception (POV) of the kidnapping?

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He did not think anyone would pay $2000 for the boy

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Comparing Johnny to a "40 pound chunk of freckled wildcat" is an example of which literary device?

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metaphor

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What is ironic about the title of this story?

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The ransom is paid to take Red Chief back.