Ransom of Red Chief

What does Red Chief do when Bill offers him candy?

• Throws it at him.

• Throws a brick at him.

• Eats the candy.

How does Red Chief treat Bill?

• He sees him like a father.

• He is scared of Bill.

• He torments Bill.

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The word collaborate means:

• To work together

• To fight

• To cheat

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Who is Ebenezer Dorset?

• Sam's father

• Red Chief's father

• A kidnapper

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What is a ransom?

• An amount of money demanded for the release of a kidnapped person.

• An amount of money that kidnappers pay when caught.

• Money that is stolen from the bank.

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What is a diatribe?

• A rant against someone or something.

• An amount of money paid to a kidnapper.

• A compliment you pay someone.

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The word palatable means:

• Gross

• Easy to eat

• Salty

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How much money do Bill and Sam make off the ransom?

• $1500

• $2000

• $-250

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Why is the name Summit ironic?

• Summit is a mountain

• Summit is flat as a pancake.

• Summit is hot and dry

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What is ironic about the story's end?

• Bill and Sam have to pay Red Chief's father to take him back.

• Red Chief's father is angry with them because they took so long.

• Bill and Sam charge a large ransom of $1500 for Red Chief.

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