The Ransom of Red Chief by O'Henry

In what state did the story take place?

• Ohio
• Canada
• Alabama
• Illinois

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Why didn't the boy try to escape from Bill and Sam?

• He did not kjnow where he was.
• He was having too much fun.
• He was too far from home.
• He was afreaid they would catch him.

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

• broil him at the stake
• scalp him
• take him home
• tie him up

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

• He will pay two thousand dollars.
• He will pay one thousand dollars.
• He will contact the police.
• 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...

• choose a child of a well-to-do citizen to kidnap for ransom
• actually pay money to the child's parent to return the kidnapped victim
• are named Sam and Bill
• do not choose a very good location to exchange the ransom money

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What is ironic about the title of this story?

• There is no real Red Chief
• The ransom is higher than we thought.
• The ransom is paid in worthless corn seeds.
• The ransom is paid to take Red Chief back.

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Why does Ebenezer suggest bringing Red Chief back at night?

• He doesn't wan the kidnappers to get caught.
• The neighbors will hurt anyone bringing the kids back.
• He wants to make sure Red Chief is still asleep.
• He doesn't want anyone to see the money exchanging hands.

Why do Bill and Sam run out of town?

• They want to leave before Red Chief wakes up.
• Ebenezer promises ten minutes before Red Chief gets loose.
• The townspeople run them off.
• They have better prospects in the next town over.

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Who is the narrator of the story?

• Red Chief
• Ebenezer Dorset
• Bill Driscoll
• Sam

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What was the first thing the boy does to Bill?

• hit him in the eye with a piece of brick
• ride on his back for ninety miles
• scalp him
• put a hot potato down his back

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