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Who is the narrator of the story?
Who is the narrator of the story?
How much money do Sam and Bill have jointly in the story?
How much money do Sam and Bill have jointly in the story?
Who gives the idea of kidnapping a child in the story?
Who gives the idea of kidnapping a child in the story?
Which character in the story is described as having red hair, signifying a wild character?
Which character in the story is described as having red hair, signifying a wild character?
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What is the ransom amount demanded by the kidnappers in the story?
What is the ransom amount demanded by the kidnappers in the story?
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Who is referred to as 'Red Chief' in the story?
Who is referred to as 'Red Chief' in the story?
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Which character repents his idea of kidnapping and wants to return Johnny without ransom?
Which character repents his idea of kidnapping and wants to return Johnny without ransom?
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In which town is the story set?
In which town is the story set?
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What is Johnny's father's name?
What is Johnny's father's name?
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Study Notes
Characters in the Story
- There are four main characters in the story: Sam, Bill, Johnny Dorset, and Ebenezer Dorset.
Sam
- Sam is the narrator of the story and one of the main characters.
- He is the protagonist of the story along with his friend Bill.
- Sam and Bill jointly have six hundred dollars but need two thousand more to carry out a project.
- They plan to kidnap a child from the town of Summit to get the remaining two thousand dollars.
Bill Driscoll
- Bill is another main character and protagonist in the story.
- He gives the idea of kidnapping a child to get the ransom.
- Bill is a victim of Johnny's mischievousness and gets beaten by him.
- In the end, Bill repents his idea of kidnapping and wants to take Johnny back home without taking the ransom.
- He offers to pay an extra amount to Johnny's father to take his annoying boy back.
Johnny Dorset
- Johnny is the ten-year-old son of Ebenezer Dorset.
- He has red hair, which is a sign of a wild character.
- Johnny gets kidnapped for a ransom of two thousand dollars.
- He is so naughty that he spoils the kidnappers' plan and drives them crazy.
- He calls himself 'Red Chief', an ideal character in a game.
Ebenezer Dorset
- Ebenezer Dorset is a wealthy man who belongs to the town of Summit.
- He is the father of Johnny Dorset.
- His son gets kidnapped, and the kidnappers demand a ransom in return for Johnny's release.
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Description
This short story features four main characters: Sam, Bill Driscoll, the child named Red Chief, and the narrator. Sam and Bill plan to kidnap a child for ransom but their plan goes awry. Dive into the world of these characters and their misadventures.
