Vocabulary
What does the word “bet” mean in the story?
It means a challenge where people risk money on something happening or not happening.
Who is Passepartout?
He is Phileas Fogg's servant.
What time does Phileas Fogg leave for Dover and Calais?
He leaves at 8:45 in the evening.
What does “timetable” mean?
It is a schedule that shows when trains or ships leave and arrive.
How does Passepartout feel when Phileas Fogg tells him about the journey?
He is very surprised and confused.
How long does it take to go around the world according to the timetable?
It takes 80 days.
What does “warrant” mean in Detective Fix’s letter?
t is an official document that allows the police to arrest someone.
What kind of person is Phileas Fogg?
Use an example from the story.
He is confident and determined. For example, he bets his money because he believes he can travel around the world in 80 days.
Why does Phileas Fogg make a bet?
He makes a bet to prove that it is possible to travel around the world in 80 days.
What does “quiet life” mean when Passepartout says it?
It means a calm and peaceful life without surprises.
Why does Phileas Fogg’s friend Ralph think the journey will be difficult?
Ralph thinks something will happen during the journey that will stop Phileas Fogg from finishing in 80 days.
Why does Phileas Fogg say the world is smaller now?
He says this because modern transport like trains and ships makes it faster to travel.
What does the phrase “round the world” mean in this chapter?
It means traveling to many different countries all over the world.
Why does Detective Fix think Phileas Fogg is the bank thief?
Because Phileas Fogg matches the description of the thief and is traveling with a lot of money.
What do Phileas Fogg and Passepartout take with them on the journey?
They take a small bag with clothes and 20,000 pounds.