Celebrated Jumping Frog

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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


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