Chapter- 4.3        Around the World in Eighty Days


Question 1: Where does Around the World in Eighty Days begin?

Answer: It begins at the Reform Club in England.

Question 2: Which characters are introduced at the Reform Club?
Answer: Phileas Fogg, Thomas Flanagan, Samuel Fallentin, and John Sullivan.

Question 3: What activity are the characters doing at the beginning?
Answer: They are sitting by a fireplace reading newspapers.

Question 4: How is Phileas Fogg described?
Answer: Fogg is described as a very precise and punctual man who regularly goes to the Reform Club every evening.

Question 5: What conversation leads to the main plot of the story?
Answer: A conversation about a recent bank robbery leads to a wager.

Question 6: What is the wager about?
Answer: The wager is whether Fogg can travel around the world in eighty days.

Question 7: Who doubts Fogg can complete the journey?
Answer: John Sullivan doubts it can be done.

Question 8: How much money is at stake in the wager?
Answer: Twenty thousand pounds are at stake.

Question 9: What is the main theme demonstrated through Fogg’s journey?
Answer: The main theme is that no problem is unsolvable, and cleverness and ingenuity can overcome obstacles.

Question 10: Who else besides Fogg shows ingenuity?
Answer: Passepartout also shows ingenuity in multiple situations.

Question 11: What suspicion is raised about Fogg during the journey?
Answer: Fix, the detective, suspects Fogg of being a bank robber.

Question 12: How does Fix try to stop Fogg?
Answer: Fix places obstacles in Fogg’s path and plans to arrest him when he gets the warrant from England.

Question 13: What sub-theme does the suspicion about Fogg create?
Answer: It creates suspense and makes the reader question Fogg’s integrity.

Question 14: Does Passepartout ever doubt Fogg?
Answer: Yes, Passepartout wonders whether Fogg might be a robber, though he ultimately trusts him.

Question 15: What is Fogg’s main goal during the journey?
Answer: His goal is to complete the journey around the world in eighty days and win the wager.

Question 16: Name some cities Fogg passes through on his journey.
Answer: Brindisi, Suez, Bombay (Mumbai), Calcutta (Kolkata), Hong Kong, Yokohama, San Francisco, New York, and Liverpool.

Question 17: Where is Fogg arrested, and by whom?
Answer: Fogg is arrested in Liverpool by Fix.

Question 18: Does the arrest affect Fogg’s journey?
Answer: Yes, it delays him, making him think he has missed the deadline.

Question 19: How is Fogg’s punctuality contrasted with unexpected events?
Answer: Despite being precise and punctual, unexpected events like Fix’s interference create obstacles.

Question 20: What role does Aouda play in Fogg’s journey?
Answer: Aouda represents love and emotional connection that Fogg develops during the journey.

Question 21: How does friendship play a role in the story?
Answer: Passepartout’s loyalty and assistance highlight the importance of friendship.

Question 22: What lesson does Fogg’s journey teach about problem-solving?
Answer: It teaches that with cleverness and determination, even complicated problems can be solved.

Question 23: How is suspense created in the novel?
Answer: Suspense is created through Fix’s suspicion and the obstacles he places in Fogg’s path.

Question 24: What is the outcome of Fogg’s journey in terms of time?
Answer: Fogg reaches London thinking he has failed, but in reality, he arrives on time.

Question 25: How does the story portray perseverance?
Answer: Fogg persists despite challenges, showing perseverance and determination.

Question 26: How is Fogg’s character developed through the journey?
Answer: His precision, calmness, and problem-solving skills are highlighted throughout the journey.

Question 27: What role does Passepartout play as a companion?
Answer: Passepartout assists Fogg, shows ingenuity, and provides comic relief and loyalty.

Question 28: How does the novel mix adventure and suspense?
Answer: The novel combines Fogg’s travel adventures with the suspense of being pursued by Fix.

Question 29: How does Fogg’s attitude influence his success?
Answer: His calm demeanor, careful planning, and adaptability help him overcome obstacles.

Question 30: What is the overall message of the novel?
Answer: The novel emphasizes perseverance, cleverness, loyalty, and the value of human connections.

Answer by Dimpee Bora