The Ransom of Red Chief

“The Ransom of Red Chief” (1910) is one of O. Henry’s most well-known short stories. End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text. -Biographical information on O. Henry included. Accelerated Reader AR Quiz No. 7937 EN Fiction IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1.0. For other classic short stories in easy to understand English search for “Simplified for Modern Readers Series.”