The Ransom of Red Chief

The adjectives that best describe the Red Chief are ____________________________.

• friendly, lost, and scared

• violent, adventurous, and talkative

• active, creative, and charming

• lazy, ugly, and pessimistic

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What is ironic about this story?

• There is no real Red Chief.

• The ransom is higher than expected.

• The ransom is paid in worthless corn seeds.

• The ransom is paid to take Red Chief back home.

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.

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Who is the narrator of the story?

• Red Chief

• Ebenezer Dorset

• Bill Driscoll

• Sam

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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.

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Bill spirit was broken while looking after Red Chief. What does this mean?

• He couldn’t take the torture anymore. He felt it was upsetting him and disturbing his peace of mind.

• Red Chief was cutting him into pieces. He didn’t have his scalp, an arm and an ear.

• He was having a good time with Red Chief and he didn’t want to return him to his parents.

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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.

• Buffy

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The kidnapper who is most afraid of Red Chief

• Red Chief

• Ebenezer Dorset

• Bill Driscoll

• Sam

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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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

• Buffy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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