Ransom of Red Chief

Where do Sam and Bill hide “Red Chief”?

• In the woods

• In a cave

• In a church

How much money do Sam and Bill want for “Red Chief”?

• $5,000

• $1,500

• $3,000

Why do Sam and Bill specifically choose Johnny Dorset for their victim?

• He is out of school for the summer.

• He is the son of an important man.

• He is easy to manipulate.

Why doesn’t “Red Chief” want to go back home?

• He’s having more fun with Sam and Bill.

• He’s afraid of his father.

• He doesn’t like being forced to do things.

What event causes Bill to be so afraid of “Red Chief” that he “sleeps with one eye open?”

• “Red Chief” slings a rock and hits him in the ear.

• “Red Chief” puts a red hot potato down his back.

• “Red Chief” tries to scalp him.

How does Ebenezer Dorset get his son back?

• He makes a deal to take his son back if Sam and Bill pay him $250.

• He pays double the ransom money that Sam and Bill demand so they will deliver his son to him faster.

• He sends everyone in town out to look for Johnny until he is found.

From Ebenezer Dorset’s letter you can infer that the neighbors…

• were not sure how to help Dorset find his son.

• were worried about Red Chief.

• did not like Red Chief.

What might be a likely reason why Sam and Bill lower the ransom from $2,000 to $1,500?

• They no longer need as much money as they once did.

• They don’t think anyone would pay that much for Johnny.

• They know Johnny’s father can’t afford to pay that much.

What is the meaning of the word imp as it is used in the text?

• Nerd

• Cry Baby

• Brat

Why did Sam and Bill pay Ebenezer Dorset?

• They wanted to keep him from reporting their crime.

• They wanted to get rid of “Red Chief.”

• They felt sorry for him and guilty for taking his son.