The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Questions on Bet Amount
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
Smiley's encounter with the stranger in "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and the resulting deception
In "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," Smiley is deceived by a stranger who fills his frog, Dan'l Webster, with quail shot, rendering it unable to jump. This trick allows the stranger...
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
How much money did Jim Smiley bet on his jumping frog?
Jim Smiley bet forty dollars on his frog, Dan'l Webster, in a jumping contest. He trained his frog extensively and was confident in its abilities. When a stranger appeared unimpressed, Smiley wagered...
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
Smiley's Frog Bet Loss and Its Irony
In Mark Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," Jim Smiley's trained frog, Dan'l Webster, loses a jumping contest due to a stranger's trickery. Smiley, a habitual gambler confident...