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Mark TwainThe Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1865A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
Early in the story, how does the author hint that the tale about to unfold is a complete fabrication?
2.
Describe two ways in which Wheeler’s speech is humorous. In each case, explain how the humor is meant to appear accidental.
3.
What do Wheeler’s Jim Smiley stories suggest about small-town attitudes toward sophisticated visitors from the big city? What about the Narrator’s reactions to rural life?
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