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Assess Yourself

A. Tick () the correct answer.

1. What is the main objective of Bill and Sam in kidnapping Johnny?

(a) To get a large ransom
(b) To teach Johnny a lesson

(c) To seek revenge on Johnny’s father
2. What is Johnny’s nickname in the story?

(a) Red Chief

(b) Red Devil
(c) Wild Child

3. How does Johnny react to being kidnapped?
(a) He is terrified and cries.

(b) He is excited and enjoys it.
(c) He is angry and fights back.

4. What is Johnny’s father’s occupation?

(a) Sheriff
(b) Banker

(c) Doctor

5. How do Bill and Sam communicate with Johnny’s father for the ransom?
a) They send a letter.

b) They make a phone call.
c) They visit him in person.

B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. What is the original plan of Bill and Sam for kidnapping Johnny?

2. Why did they choose Johnny as their target?

3. How does Johnny react when he realizes he’s been kidnapped?

4. How does Johnny make life difficult for Bill and Sam during his captivity?
5. What role does humor play in “The Ransom of Red Chief,” and how does it

contribute to the story’s charm?

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