What methods do Smiley's mare and bull pup use to win?

They act inferior and at the last minute they pull it off.

What does the stranger do while Smiley is gone to find a frog?

He puts quail shot in Daniel Webster.

Who is Simon Wheeler?

He is the narrator of Jim Smiley's story.

What does the stranger say about Smiley's frog?

He doesn't think Smiley's frog is better than other frogs.

How does the narrator come to meet Simon Wheeler and to hear his story?

He is sent by a friend to meet him.

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The Celebrated Jumping Frog

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1
For what reason does Wheeler call Smiley "the curiousest man"?
He is fat and bald.
He will bet on anything.
He likes animals.
He has a dog with missing legs.
2
What amazing things can Smiley's frog do?
Talk, Sing, and Preach
Eat anything like quail shot
Flips, somersaults, and jump
Dance with other frogs
3
What are some elements of this story that make it a tall tale?
All of the above.
Extreme exaggerations of his bets.
Types of animals had and bet on.
Unlikely ways of winning.
4
What methods do Smiley's mare and bull pup use to win?
They practice ahead of time.
They don't win.
They cheat.
They act inferior and at the last minute they pull it off.
5
Who is Jim Smiley?
He is the person Simon tells the story about.
All of the above.
He is the owner of Daniel Webster.
He always makes bets.
6
What does Smiley do so the stranger can compete with Daniel Webster?
He takes him to a horse race.
He races the stranger himself.
He goes to find another frog.
He challenges him to a pie eating contest.
7
Why do you think Wheeler tells about the mare and bull pup before the frog?
All of the above.
To establish that he was a compulsive gambler.
To show how Smiley always wins bets - even when it is hard.
To show how the loss of the frog competition was terrible.
8
What does the stranger do while Smiley is gone to find a frog?
He puts quail shot in Daniel Webster.
He gives Daniel Webster too much food.
He runs away.
He hides Daniel Webster.
9
What happens when Smiley comes back with another frog?
Daniel Webster throws up the quail shot.
Daniel Webster wins the race.
Daniel Webster can't move.
Daniel Webster hops slowly.
10
Who is Simon Wheeler?
He is the owner of the mare.
None of the above.
He is the owner of Daniel Webster.
He is the narrator of Jim Smiley's story.
11
What does the stranger say about Smiley's frog?
He doesn't think Smiley's frog is better than other frogs.
He thinks he has strong back legs.
He thinks he is a great jumper.
He thinks he is fat and can't jump.
12
How does the narrator come to meet Simon Wheeler and to hear his story?
They accidentally meet at a park.
He is sent by a friend to meet him.
He meets him at a ballgame.
He is an old friend.
13
What conclusions can you draw about Smiley's character?
Smiley doesn't like to lose.
Smiley has an addictive personality.
All of the above.
Smiley is competitive.

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