How were the kidnappers punished in the story? They reversed their ransom plans and had to pay to give Johnny back. What happens to Bill to make his spirit broken? He is tormented by the boy until he can't take any more. How does Johnny react when Bill and Sam ask him if he would like to go home? He doesn't want to go because he is having fun. Why is the title of the story a form of verbal irony? The ransom is actually paid to the father instead of the kidnappers.

$1,500 Ebenezer Dorset.Ĭ) sends a counter-proposition C) sends a counter-proposition In the end, Bill and Sam.Ĭ) pay out $250 C) pay out $250 What can we infer form this quote, 'You had better come at night, for the neighbors believe he is lost, and I couldn't be responsible for what they would do to anybody they saw bringing him back'? The neighbors will not be happy that Johnny is returned to the neighborhood. what goes wrong The boy is misbehaving and the two men don't get their ransom what is the irony in the story The two men end up paying the boys father to return him instead of the way they planned it Bill and Sam are probably.Ĭ) need money C) need money Johnny Dorset.Ĭ) decides to go home A) stays at camp Bill.Ĭ) does not enjoy playing with Johnny C) does not enjoy playing with Johnny The one who seems to plan the scheme is.Ĭ) Johnny A) Sam When Sam goes to Poplar Grove, he thinks Summit.Ĭ) has not yet heard the news C) has not yet heard the news In fact, Summit is probably.Ĭ) has not yet heard the news B) is deeply concerned and upset Bill and Sam ask for a ransom of. How does the boy react He put up a fight, but once they get to the cave the boy starts to have fun, as if forgetting he is a captive.

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