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WorksheetsThe Notorious (Celebrated) Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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.
The narrator does not believe there is a person by the name of Leonidas W. Smiley.
True
False
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Who loves to bet and gamble?
Jim Smiley
Simon Wheeler
Dan'l Webster
Andrew Jackson
Who do the boys call the "15 minute nag"?
Smiley's frog
Smiley's mare
Smiley's wife
Smiley's dog
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.
How does Jim's bull pup win fights?
He is just naturally bigger and stronger than all other dogs.
They feed him steak after every win.
He fights by biting the hind legs of his opponents.
He is on steroids.
How did Jim's bull pup die?
He fights a bigger, stronger dog.
He fights a dog with no hind legs, then ups and dies.
He died of heat exhaustion.
He died of old age.
Who is Dan'l Webster?
Smiley's frog
Wheeler's friend from the east
the pup
the narrator's real name
What does Jim claim Dan'l Webster can do?
talk
sing
jump the farthest
run the fastest
How much does Jim wager that his frog can beat any frog?
$100
$50
$75
$40
Jim gets the stranger a frog for the race. Who wins?
Jim's frog
Dan'l Webster
the stranger's frog
neither; they tied
How did the stranger beat Dan'l Webster?
He filled Dan'l with quail shot.
He weighed Dan'l down so he couldn't jump.
He cheated while Jim Smiley wasn't watching.
All answers are correct.
The narrator loves the long stories Simon Wheeler tells and looks forward to the next one.
True
False
What theme does the story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" primarily explore?
The impact of technology on rural communities
The complexities of human relationships
Deception and human folly
The struggle between man and nature
What type of story is this?
A hero's journey
A frame story
A rebirth
A quest
The author of this story is (Mark all that apply)
Mark Twain
Samuel Clemmons
Jim Smiey
Rev Leonidus Smiley
What was Mark Twain's real name?
Ernest Hemingway
William Faulkner
Charles Dickens
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
In which year was this story written?
1865
1965
What was Mark Twain's occupation before he became a famous author?
Riverboat pilot
School teacher
Lawyer
Doctor
This type of story is also known as
A tall tale
A long and winding road
A sci-fi
An AI creation
