when the unexpected happens
He was afraid that Red Chief would burn him at the stake
throwing rocks at a kitten
They wanted to get rid of Red Chief
It was on flat ground
True
impudent
No one seemed to be upset that the boy was missing
collect $2000. to pay for another fraudulent scheme
red Chief thought that staying in the cave was great, didn't want to go home
Alabama
He is desperate to be rid of Red Chief
Dorset not only refused to pay the ransom, he demanded $250.
a cave
commend
Western Illinois
Canadian border
collaborating
Bill ran so fast
get even / teach the kidnappers a lesson
diatribe
comply
early 1900's
He knew his son was trouble
He did not think anyone would pay $2000. for Red Chief
What was ironic about the town being called Summit?
In what state did this story take place?
Define IRONY (IRONIC)
When you express approval over someone else's work, you ___.
True or False? The men felt Summit was a good idea because they thought they would not get caught.
What motivates Ebenzer Dorset to offer to take Red Chief off their hands for $250.
Where did they take the boy to hide him?
When you follow an order or request, you _________.
What motivates Bill to beg Sam to lower the ransom to $1500.?
A person who speaks disrespectfully is ________.
What was ironic about the boy being imprisoned in the cave?
When Bill and Sam pull up to kidnap the boy, what do they find him doing?
Sam had trouble catching up with Bill at the end because...
A critisism about a tax increse in the newspaper is a __________.
Why didn't Ebenezer Dorset want to pay a ransom for his son?
Where was it that Bill and Sam were headed to pull of their other scheme?
Why did Sam and Bill pay Ebenezer Dorset?
What was Bill and Sam's motivation for kidnapping the boy?
At the end of the story, where does Bill say he is headed?
What was ironic about the kidnapping?
What was ironic about the men delivering a ransom note?
Why did Bill suggest lowering the amount of the ransom to $1500.?
What was the approximate time period of this story?
Poeple working together on a project are ________.
What motivates Sam to wake up early in the morning?