The Ransom of Red Chief by O'Henry

In what state did the story take place?

• Ohio

• Canada

• Alabama

• Illinois

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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.

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Red Chief

• Ebenezer Dorset

• Bill Driscoll

• Sam

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