Who was dozing by the stove in the barroom of the old tavern? Mr. Wheeler Rev. Leonidas W. Smiley The narrator's friend The bartender What was the name of the old mining camp where the old tavern was located? Angel's Camp Gold Rush Camp Silver Creek Camp Rusty Mountain Camp What was the narrator's reason for visiting Mr. Wheeler? To find out about Rev. Leonidas W. Smiley To buy a drink at the bar To ask for directions to the nearest town To fix the stove in the barroom How did Mr. Wheeler react when the narrator mentioned Rev. Leonidas W. Smiley? He became excited and started telling stories He fell back asleep He became defensive and refused to talk He asked for money in exchange for information What was the occupation of Rev. Leonidas W. Smiley? Preacher Miner Teacher Doctor Where did Rev. Leonidas W. Smiley once live? Angel's Camp San Francisco New York City Los Angeles Why did the narrator want to learn more about Rev. Leonidas W. Smiley? A friend had asked him to find out information He was writing a book about old mining camps He was interested in becoming a preacher himself He wanted to buy the old tavern What was Mr. Wheeler's appearance like? Fat, bald, and with a kind expression Tall, muscular, and serious-looking Thin, bearded, and angry Short, balding, and scared What did Mr. Wheeler do when the narrator approached him? Dozed peacefully by the stove Started telling stories about Rev. Leonidas W. Smiley Ignored the narrator Asked for a drink In what condition was the old tavern where the narrator found Mr. Wheeler? Rundown Newly renovated Abandoned Fancy and luxurious.