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The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Word Scramble

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About This Challenge

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is a classic short story by Mark Twain that revolves around a frog jumping contest and a clever scheme to cheat. In connection to this story, we have created a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms related to the characters and events in the story.

  • Unscramble the name of the main character, Jim Smiley
  • Decipher the term for the type of frog used in the jumping contest
  • Use spells to reveal hidden words and gain extra moves
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frog
The story revolves around a frog named Dan'l Webster who is known for his jumping abilities.
contest
The main character enters his frog into a jumping contest in Calaveras County.
betting
There is a lot of betting and wagering on the outcome of the jumping contest.
deception
One character tricks another into believing that his frog is not a good jumper.
tall tale
The story is a classic example of a tall tale, with exaggerated and humorous elements.
California gold rush
The story is set during the California gold rush, a time of great excitement and opportunity.
narrator
The story is told through the eyes of a narrator who recounts the events of the jumping contest.

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