The Ransom Of Red Chief: Reading Quiz

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1. What is the authors name of this short story?

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The correct answer is O'Henry. O'Henry is the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter. He is known for his short stories, which often have surprising plot twists and ironic endings. Some of his most famous works include "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Ransom of Red Chief". O'Henry's stories are characterized by their wit, humor, and keen observations of human nature.

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O. Henry’s “The Ransom of Red Chief” is a short story published in 1910, which follows the story of two men who kidnap and attempt to random a wealthy Alabaman’s son. What do you remember about it?

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2. What is the boys name?

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The correct answer is "Red Chief" because the question asks for the name of the boy, and "Red Chief" is one of the options provided.

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3. How much money d the kidnappers want at the beginning?

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The kidnappers wanted $2,000 at the beginning.

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4. How old is the boy?

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Based on the given options, the correct answer is 10. This suggests that the boy's age is 10 years old.

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5. How much money did the father want to bring back his son?

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What is the authors name of this short story?
What is the boys name?
How much money d the kidnappers want at the beginning?
How old is the boy?
How much money did the father want to bring back his son?
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