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100

What does ransom mean?

money demanded for a persons release

100

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.

100

What is Red Chief's real name?

Johnny Dorset; or JD

100
What is the boy doing when we first meet him?
in street, throwing rocks at a kitten.
100
What State are Bill and Sam in when they kidnap the boy?
Alabama
200
To comply means to...
obey a command or direction.
200
How much money do the crooks initially want to ask for?
$2000
200

What nickname does red chief give to Sam?

Snake Eyes

200
What does the boy try to do to Bill that causes him to scream?
tries to scalp him
200
What town do they boy and his father live in?
Summit
300

In the story, what are provisions?

needed supplies / equipment

300
In the letter, how much money do the crooks actually ask for?
$1500
300
What is Bill's last name in the story?
Driscoll
300

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.

300
After they kidnap the boy, they bring him to a...
cave outside of the town
400
What does collaborate mean?
to work together
400

In response to the letter, the father tells the crooks to give him how much money to take the boy back?

$250

400
What is Mr. Dorset's first name?
Ebenezer
400

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


400

What town does Sam go to deliver his ransom note and receive the boy's reply?

Poplar cove

500
What does proposition mean in the story?
suggest a plan
500

The two crooks sign their letter something, but they do not use their names. What do they use instead?

Two Desperate Men

500
What nickname does red chief give to Bill?
Old Hank the Trapper
500

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

500
Bill and Sam want the ransom money to pull off a scheme in what state?
Illinois (western)
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