Ransom of Red Chief

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English
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7th - 9th Grade
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Karis Patterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Where do Sam and Bill hide “Red Chief”?
In the woods
In a cave
In a church
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How much money do Sam and Bill want for “Red Chief”?
$5,000
$1,500
$3,000
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why do Sam and Bill specifically choose Johnny Dorset for their victim?
He is out of school for the summer.
He is the son of an important man.
He is easy to manipulate.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why doesn’t “Red Chief” want to go back home?
He’s having more fun with Sam and Bill.
He’s afraid of his father.
He doesn’t like being forced to do things.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What event causes Bill to be so afraid of “Red Chief” that he “sleeps with one eye open?”
“Red Chief” slings a rock and hits him in the ear.
“Red Chief” puts a red hot potato down his back.
“Red Chief” tries to scalp him.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How does Ebenezer Dorset get his son back?
He makes a deal to take his son back if Sam and Bill pay him $250.
He pays double the ransom money that Sam and Bill demand so they will deliver his son to him faster.
He sends everyone in town out to look for Johnny until he is found.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
From Ebenezer Dorset’s letter you can infer that the neighbors…
were not sure how to help Dorset find his son.
were worried about Red Chief.
did not like Red Chief.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
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