What does ransom mean?
money demanded for a persons release
The two crooks decide to kidnap the boy because...
they need $2000 and know that the kid's father has money; they want the money in order to swindle some people out of their money in a land scheme.
What is Red Chief's real name?
Johnny Dorset; or JD
What nickname does red chief give to Sam?
Snake Eyes
In the story, what are provisions?
needed supplies / equipment
Why is the boy not afraid even though he has been kidnapped?
thinks this is like a camping trip and he is the one in control; he likes being with the men rather than being at home.
In response to the letter, the father tells the crooks to give him how much money to take the boy back?
$250
Why do the men change the amount of money they want from the father?
the boy is driving them nuts and is not afraid of them at all; they are afraid the father won't pay $2,000
What town does Sam go to deliver his ransom note and receive the boy's reply?
Poplar cove
The two crooks sign their letter something, but they do not use their names. What do they use instead?
Two Desperate Men
What does the boy do that shows you he does not want to go back home?
he follows Bill back to the cave after he lets him go; he holds onto one of the men's legs and won't let him go