The Ransom of Red Chief - Lesson 19

What was ironic about the end of "The Ransom of Red Chief?"

• The father refuses to take his son back.
• The kidnappers successfully ransom the boy.
• The kidnappers pay the boy's father to take him back.
• The boy escapes and becomes a hero.

Who were the main characters in The Ransom of Red Chief?

• Bill Driscoll, Sam, and Johnny (Red Chief)
• Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and Becky Thatcher
• Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Moriarty
• Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley

What is the difference between truth and perception?

• Truth is always subjective; perception is objective.
• Perception is based on facts; truth is based on feelings.
• Truth can change; perception remains constant.
• Truth is objective; perception is subjective.

What is the difference between reality and perception?

• Perception is more important than reality in decision-making.
• Reality is always perceived the same by everyone.
• Reality can be changed by individual beliefs.
• Reality is objective and exists independently, while perception is subjective and varies from person to person.

What did Red Chief's dad say when Bill and Sam tried to get a ransom for him?

• He refused to pay the ransom and wanted the kidnappers to pay him

• He demanded a higher ransom from Bill and Sam.
• He was indifferent and didn't care about the ransom.
• He agreed to pay a large sum for his son's return.

Which summary best fits The Ransom of Red Chief?

• The story revolves around a treasure hunt gone wrong.
• The kidnappers become friends with their captive.
• A young boy successfully escapes from his captors.
• Two kidnappers find themselves in trouble when their young captive turns out to be more than they bargained for.

How does perception influence our understanding of truth?

• Perception has no influence on truth.

• Perception can distort or enhance our understanding of truth.

• Perception and truth are identical.

• Truth is always clear regardless of perception.

What is the main theme of 'The Ransom of Red Chief'?

• The importance of family.

• The unpredictability of human nature.

• The power of friendship.

• The value of honesty.

How do Bill and Sam's expectations differ from reality in 'The Ransom of Red Chief'?

• They expect to receive a reward but end up in jail.

• They expect the boy to be cooperative but he is not.

• They expect to be caught by the police but escape easily.

• They expect an easy ransom but face unexpected challenges.

What is theme?

• message about life that the author expresses

• the time, location, and mood of a story

• sequence of events

• the main events