Question

in the ransom of red chief why did bill and sam choose summit as a location for the kidnapping

Answer 1

Bill and Sam choose Summit, Alabama as a location for the kidnapping because, within the time frame of this story, the Appalachian area in northern Alabama is remote and sparsely populated. Sam also considers the people rather backward.

Answer 2

Answer:

In small towns, parents are very close to their children.

Explanation:

In the text it mentions that it was a small town.