The Ransom of Red Chief Quiz

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Red Chief

• Bill Driscoll

• Ebenezer Dorset

• Sam

In what state did the story take place?

• Ohio

• Alabama

• Canada

• Illinois

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What was the first thing the boy does to Bill?

• hit him in the eye with a piece of brick

• scalp him

• ride on his back for ninety miles

• put a hot potato down his back

What is NOT an abuse that Johnny heaps upon Bill?

• Johnny hits Bill with a rock.

• He puts a red hot potato down Bill's back.

• Johnny rides Bill like a horse.

• Johnny spits in Bill's hands.

What did Red Chief threaten to do to Sam?

• ride him ninety miles

• scalp him

• broil him at the stake

• hit him with a rock

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

• broil him at the stake

• take him home

• scalp him

• tie him up

Which character spies on Summit from up above on Little Mountain to see how the townspeople were reacting to the kidnapping?

• Red Chief

• Bill Driscoll

• Sam

• Ebenezer Dorset

How did Sam and Bill sign the ransom note?

• Two Desperados

• Two Desperate Men

• Two Dead Men

• Two Deranged Men

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

• He will pay two thousand dollars.

• He will contact the police.

• He will pay one thousand dollars.

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

The climax of the plot occurs when...

• Ebenezer Dorset's letter demands $250 in order to receive Johnny back home.

• Sam and Bill hide Johnny in a wagon and take him to the cave.

• Red Chief hits Bill Driscoll with a piece of brick.

• Johnny tells the kidnappers that he wants to stay with them.