The Ransom Of Red Chief Quiz 8 (60 MCQs)

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1. The main reason for choosing to kidnap Red Chief is that Sam and Bill
2. An offer to be considered
3. How did Bill and Sam address themselves to Dorset in their letter?
4. Analogy is .....
5. The average price of a new car today is $ 47, 000. How much was the average car in 1910?
6. To be unable to control one's actions or to act without restraint is to be
7. Definition:Goods or supplies for a journey
8. An example of situational irony in O. Henry's story "The Ransom of Red Chief is that the kidnappers .....
9. What is included in the exposition of a story?
10. Adjacent; neighboring
11. True or False:The Washington Monument is a prominent building in Washington, D.C.
12. "AFTER 20 YEARS"What part of the story is it when Bob reads Jimmy's letter and realizes his friend turned him in?
13. What is a random example of repetition?
14. (n.) condemnation; bitter, abusive criticism
15. Which word means working very hard?
16. To work with another toward a goal
17. What is Bill's wife's name?
18. The men believed the ..... would help them start a new future.
19. The kidnapper who is most afraid of Red Chief
20. Necessary supplies, such as food
21. Who were the kidnappers in the story?
22. When an event turns out in a way that would be the opposite of what a person might logically expect, this is called
23. A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.
24. (v.) to minimize or make light of
25. Who are the characters in "The Ransom of Red Chief?"
26. Sneaky; secretive
27. What is a contrast between what is what is expected and what actually happens?
28. What type of character is Sam in terms of development?
29. The mayor is a very ..... citizen in our town. Everyone knows who he is and all he is accomplishing.
30. Work together on a project.
31. A statement presenting the main points, a brief retelling of the main points
32. Who suffered the most?
33. Short Story, "The Ransom of Red Chief"How much money did Bill and Sam finally ask for?
34. What happened last?
35. How does Red Chief treat Bill?
36. Which word means to give off or send?
37. Bill is considered a ..... character because he changes throughout the story.
38. Bill's spirit was broken while looking after Red Chief. What does this mean?
39. Who narrates the story?
40. I ..... walked off the field after losing the game in the final play.
41. What part of the plot pyramid would this best match:Kidnappers pay father to hold boy while they escape.
42. How much money did the kidnappers demand?
43. The narrator is not a character in the story and describes what is taking place. The narrator may be able to read only one character's mind, feelings, etc.
44. If you are in the vicinity of the mall, you are
45. What game is the boy and Bill playing?
46. How does Red Chief's active imagination affect other characters in "The Ransom of Red Chief?"
47. Acceptable to taste, able to be eaten
48. What type of irony relies on the audience knowing more than the characters?
49. Since neither of them could complete the scheme alone, the kidnappers had to .....
50. How is irony used to create humor when Bill and Sam run out of town?
51. When we know Red Chief is standing behind Bill but Bill doesn't know, that is .....
52. What type of character is Bill in terms of development?
53. Working diligently
54. Characters have to fight against an outside force such as disease, a storm, etc.
55. A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
56. Work together on a project? which word we can connect with the meaning?
57. What was ironic about the Father's actions?
58. Where do the kidnappers hide little Johnny?
59. Which is NOT an example of euphemism?
60. Short Story, "The Ransom of Red Chief"Is Red Chief scared of being held captive and kidnapped?