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The Ransom of Red Chief--IRONY

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    What is ironic about the title of this story?

    There is no real Red Chief

    The ransom is higher than we thought.

    The ransom is paid in worthless corn seeds.

    The ransom is paid to take Red Chief back home.

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    The author creates situational irony by making Red Chief different from the rest of the town. Which of the following it the best example of this situational irony?

    He's thin while everyone else if fat.

    He's wild while the town is sleepy.

    He longs for the city while the rest of the town loves the country.

    He likes to read and they don't.

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    Which of the following shows how the author uses situational irony to create humor when Bill asks not to be left alone with Red Chief?

    He's a grown man afraid of a little boy.

    He's afraid of getting caught even though no one is after him.

    He's afraid Sam will never forgive him for bungling the kidnapping.

    He's afraid Ebenezer will ask him to adopt Red Chief.

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