Characters
Who are the two men who kidnap Johnny?
Sam and Bill.
Did Johnny get scared when he got kidnapped??
No, in fact he enjoyed it.
What game does Johnny pretend to play after being kidnapped?
He pretends to be an Indian chief.
Who do Sam and Bill send the ransom demand to?
Ebenezer Dorset.
Who did the kidnappers kidnap?
Johnny Dorset
Why do Sam and Bill kidnap Johnny?
To demand a ransom from his wealthy father.
What does Johnny do that makes Bill especially terrified?
He tortures and hits Bill in games.
What was Ebenezer's response after Bill and Sam sent him a warning?
He told them that they should keep Johnny and if they wanted to return him, they must pay $250.
What nickname does Johnny give himself?
Red Chief
How much ransom do Sam and Bill initially demand?
$2000.
What does Johnny call Bill?
Old Hank, the Black Scout.
How did the kidnappers’ plan to get ransom money go wrong?
Answer: Their plan went wrong because Johnny caused them so much trouble that they ended up paying money instead of receiving it.
Who is Johnny’s father?
Ebenezer Dorset
Where do Sam and Bill take Johnny?
To a cave near the town of Summit.
Did Johnny want to go home?
No, he wants to stay with Sam and Bill.
What is the biggest twist in the ransom situation?
The kidnappers end up offering money to Johnny’s father just to take Johnny back.
Which kidnapper becomes more frightened and exhausted because of Johnny?
Bill
What makes Sam and Bill regret kidnapping Johnny?
Johnny enjoys being kidnapped and makes their lives miserable.
Describe Johnny Dorset in 3 lines.
Johnny is a mischievous, fearless and energetic boy. He loves playing wild games and shows no fear when he is kidnapped. Instead of being scared, he makes Sam and Bill regret kidnapping him!
Why do Bill and Sam decide to reduce the ransom amount from $2,000 to $1,500?
They reduce the ransom because Johnny causes them so much trouble that they want his father to take him back quickly.