WorksheetsThe Ransom Of The Red Chief
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the setting of the story and why ?
Down South, in Alabama. The place was called a Summit. The place was chosen because its people were a harmless group of farmers.
Down East, in the woods. The place was silent and undisturbed.
At the hills because it was a tourist spot.
In the town because people are busy with their routine.
Who were the Characters of the Story ?
Sam, Johnny, Tom, Ebenezer Dorset
Bill Driscoll, Red Chief, Ram
Sam, Bill Driscoll, Red Chief, Ebenezer Dorset
Sam, Bill Driscoll, Johnny, Ebenezer Dorset
What was the motive of the Kidnap ?
Sam and Bill needed 2 thousand dollars to start the fake house - ownership scheme.
Sam and Bill needed 2 thousand 50 dollars to start the fake land - ownership scheme.
Sam and Bill needed 2 thousand dollars to start the fake land - ownership scheme.
Sam and Bill needed 2 thousand dollars to start the fake property - ownership scheme.
How would you describe the character of the boy ?
Silent and peaceful
fearful and innocent
playful and mischievous
rude and raving
what is the genre of the story ?
Fantasy
Fiction
Funny
Pitiful
"Looking like a rabbit caught in a trap"
i) Whom does the line denote ?
ii) Why does the speaker say so ?
i) Sam
ii) He was terrified with the boy Johnny.
i) Bill
ii) He was playing happily with the boy tommy.
i) Bill
ii) He was terrified with the boy tommy.
i) Bill
ii) He was troubled by the boy Johnny.
What was the reaction expected by the 2 kidnappers from the boy's father ?
They expected Ebenezer to give a complain in the police station.
They thought that love for their children was very strong among the potters. So they thought that they would search their children with worry.
They expected them to be innocent.
They thought that love for their children was very strong among the farmers. So they thought that they would search their children with worry.
What was the main unexpected twist happened in the story ?
Ebenezer Dorset paid 2000 dollars and got back his son.
Bill and Sam payed 250 dollars and left back Johnny to his father.
Nobody was searching for the kidnappers.
Police made a severe investigation to find the kidnappers.
Why did Bill ask Sam to reduce the ransom amount ?
They lost the hope of getting the Ransom because no one searched the boy.
The were fearful that the police were in search of them.
They had money already.
Bill was pity on Ebenezer Dorset.
Which is the special characteristic of O Henry ?
He shows his love for nature in his stories.
He is know for non fiction stories.
He is known for his humor and twist endings.
He is known for crime fiction.
