The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

Calaveras County Jumping Frog Contest has taken place every year since 1928.

• True

• False

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The mojority of the competitors are still people from Calaveras County.

• True

• False

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The narrator suspects that Leonidas W. Smiley is:

• Simon Wheeler’s friend

• a teller of tall

  tales

• a made-up person

• Jim Smiley’s other name

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An example of hyperbole in this tall tale is Wheeler saying that Smiley:

• will change sides in a bet

  
  

• wins money on chicken fights

• almost always has good luck

• will follow a bug to Mexico

How does the narrator's perspective influence the portrayal of Jim Smiley?

• It provides a biased view that favors Jim Smiley.

• It offers a detached and objective view of the events.

• It adds a layer of skepticism and humor.

• It is deeply sympathetic and aligns with Smiley's emotions.

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What is the primary setting of 'The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A small mining town

• C) A coastal village

• D) A desert oasis

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Who is the author of 'The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) Mark Twain

• B) Charles Dickens

• C) Jane Austen

• D) Ernest Hemingway

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What is the main theme of 'The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) The power of love

• B) The folly of greed

• C) The importance of friendship

• D) The unpredictability of life

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Which character is known for telling tall tales in 'The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) Jim Smiley

• B) Simon Wheeler

• C) Leonidas W. Smiley

• D) The narrator

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What type of animal is central to the story in 'The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• A) A horse

• B) A dog

• C) A frog

• D) A cat

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