Question

The purpose of The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is to

a. warn readers about the evils of gambling.
b. entertain readers.
c. teach readers about famous public figures from the past.
d. describe life in an Old West mining camp.

Answer 1

The purpose of The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is to warn readers about the evils of gambling. The answer is letter A. Jim wagered everything just to get the money he wanted and in the end, had been cheated by the stranger.