Literature Quiz Gr 8

Where is Ransom of Red Chief set?

• Duluth, Minnesota

• Summit, Alabama

• Poplar Cove

What is the purpose of the setting

• To show the reader the plot of the story

• To show the reader who the protagonist is

• To create mood, atmosphere and show the reader a certain way of life.

What is the definition of mood?

• It is the action that takes place in the story

• It is the feeling that the author tries to convey in the story

• It is the location of the story

Which of these is a type of conflict you would see in a story

• internal

• aggressive

• sub concious

The ________ is the main character of the story and the character the reader identifies with.

The ________ is the force of opposition against the protagonist.

Which stage of plot is the highest point of interest or suspense in a story

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Which of these is an internal conflict in Ransom of Red Chief.

• Johnny hitting Bill in the head with a rock

• Is the trouble caused by the kid worth the money for Sam and Bill.

• Sam and Bill kidnapping the son of an important man.

Why does Sam travel to Poplar Cove.

• To speak to Ebenezer Dorset about his son.

• To get provisions for the cave.

• To deliver the ransom letter and to see what people are saying about the young boy missing from Summit

Which of these is a major theme in the story?

• Crime doesn't pay.

• Kidnapping is an easy way to make money

• Its important to stand up to kidnappers.