The Notorious (Celebrated) Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

Why does the narrator get in touch with Simon Wheeler?

• They knew each other in high school.

• Because a friend from the east asked him to look up Simon to inquire about Leonidas W. Smiley

• The narrator has some urgent news to tell Simon Wheeler about Smiley.

• His friend bet him he would never find Wheeler.

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The narrator does not believe there is a person by the name of Leonidas W. Smiley.

• True

• False

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Why does the narrator think his friend asks him to ask Wheeler about Smiley?

• He think his friend is pulling a prank on him.

• He thinks his friend wants him to be bored to tears by the old man's stories

• Neither answer is true.

• Both answers are true.

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Where does the narrator find Wheeler and what is he doing?

• fishing in a local stream

• hunting in the woods

• racing a toad

• sleeping in a tavern

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What occupation does Leonidas J. Smiley have?

• He is a reverend/minister.

• He is a barkeeper.

• He is a local farmer.

• He is a sea fisherman.

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Which of the following statements is/are true about Sam Wheeler?

• He is fat and bald.

• He has a gentle appearance.

• He speaks in a monotone voice.

• All answers are correct.

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Who or what is Simon Wheeler's story about?

• It is about the narrator's friend back east.

• His many travels.

• A man named Jim Smiley

• President Andrew Jackson

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Who loves to bet and gamble?

• Jim Smiley

• Simon Wheeler

• Dan'l Webster

• Andrew Jackson

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Who do the boys call the "15 minute nag"?

• Smiley's frog

• Smiley's mare

• Smiley's wife

• Smiley's dog

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What does she do that is always unexpected?

• She wins races at the last minute.

• She refuses to start running.

• She lies down right before she reaches the finish line.

• None of the answers are true.

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