Celebrated Jumping Frog
What does the stranger do to increase his chances of winning what's Smiley went to find a frog for him?
He fills Dan'l Webster with buck shot
How did Andrew Jackson finally lose a bet?
He fought a dog with no hind legs
How is Simon Wheeler described?
He is bald and lazy
What can be inferred about Andrew Jackson by the line, "but as soon as the money was up on him he was a different dog"
He liked performing when a bet was on
What is the main conflict of the story?
Person vs. Person
At the begining of the story, which person is the narrator?
Rev. Leonidas W. Smiley
What are two words that describe how Jim Smiley feels after the race?
Surprised and Disgusted
What is the Genre?
Tall tale and American realism
How long does it take Smileys dog to learn to jump?
3 months
How much is Smiley willing to bet the stranger who first looked in the box?
40 dollars
Who is Andrew Jackson?
A small bull pup
Which point of view is the story told?
First Person
What causes the narrator to finally leave Simon Wheeler?
The realization that he is not going to get good information
Who wins the frog jumping contest?
The stranger's frog