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ransom of Red Chief: Part 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name the author of Ransom of Red Chief

a)

F. S. Fitzgerald

b)

O. Henry

c)

E. Hemingway

2.

Which of the following words is a synonym for provisions.

a)

Supplies

b)

Money

c)

Petrol

3.

Which of these words is a synonym for impudent.

a)

Joyful

b)

Disrespectful

c)

Angry

4.

Which of the following is a definition for the word (ransom)

a)

to work together on a project

b)

providing or supplying of something, especially of food or other necessities

c)

a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive

5.

Ransom of Red Chief is set in (a)   , Alabama.

6.

How much money in total did the kidnappers need to pull of their fraudulent scheme.

a)

600 dollars

b)

2000 dollars

c)

2600 dollars

7.

What was the occupation of Ebenezer Dorset?

a)

A school principal

b)

Mortgage financier

c)

A collection plate passer

8.

Why did Bill add 500 dollars to the ransom?

a)

The boy threw a piece of brick at him.

b)

The boy was throwing rocks at some kittens.

c)

The boy fought back like a welterweight cinnamon bear.

9.

What game is the boy and Bill playing?

a)

Barbie and Ken

b)

Cops and Robbers

c)

The scout

10.

Does the boy seem scared of the men and being kidnapped? explain your answer

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