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The Ransom of Red Chief

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

The Ransom of Red Chief
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Bill ask Sam to lower the Ransom from $2000 to $1500?

He hates money.

He doesn't think anyone should pay that much for Johnny.

He thinks Ebenezer is poor.

He wants to keep Johnny.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is the narrator of the story?

Red Chief

Ebenezer Dorset

Bill Driscoll

Sam

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did Sam and Bill pay Ebenezer Dorset?

They wanted to keep him from reporting their crime.

They felt guilty for kidnapping his son.

They wanted to get rid of his son.

They felt sorry for him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where do the kidnappers hide Johnny or 'Red Chief'?

In a barn under a pile of hay.

In a cave.

They hide him in a local store.

In his basement.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

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

$5,000

$1,500

$3,000

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The kidnapper who is most afraid of Red Chief

Red Chief

Ebenezer Dorset

Bill Driscoll

Sam

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does Red Chief's active imagination affect other characters in "The Ransom of Red Chief?"

Red Chief plays with his kidnappers, and they appreciate the company.

Red Chief's refusal to go home increases the kidnappers' excitement for ransom.

Red Chief's unpredictable actions frighten Bill, one of the kidnappers.

Red Chief spends his time waiting to be entertained, which frustrates the kidnappers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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