In "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," why does Smiley act indifferently when the stranger asks him about Dan'l Webster? A. Smiley is hoping to persuade the stranger to bet on how well Dan'l can jump. B. Dan'l looks as if he has something wrong with him, and Smiley is worried. C. Smiley is busy trying to teach Dan'l to jump, and the stranger interrupts. D. Simon Wheeler has cheated on a bet, and Smiley is angry about it.

In saying that 11: 30 am was in the small hours of the morning, bertie is using

In "tell me, o swan, your ancient tale," to what does the land where no doubt nor sorrow have rule refer? nature heaven the promised land an imaginary country

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.