Round The World In Eighty Days
Level 109
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What nationality was Mr. Fogg?
- A.
French
- B.
Spanish
- C.
Irish
- D.
English
Correct Answer
D. EnglishExplanation
Mr. Fogg's nationality is English because the question asks for his nationality and out of the given options, English is the only nationality mentioned.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Mr. Fogg didn't have a lot of money.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement says that Mr. Fogg didn't have a lot of money, but the correct answer is False, which means that the statement is incorrect. This implies that Mr. Fogg actually did have a lot of money.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Why did Mr. Fogg decide to travel around the world in eighty days?
- A.
He wanted to see the world.
- B.
He was bored.
- C.
He madea bet with his friends.
- D.
He was forced to do it.
Correct Answer
C. He madea bet with his friends.Explanation
Mr. Fogg decided to travel around the world in eighty days because he made a bet with his friends. This suggests that he was motivated by a challenge and the desire to prove himself. It also implies that he may have been confident in his ability to complete the journey within the given time frame.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who thought that Mr. Fogg was a bank robber?
- A.
Passepartout
- B.
Mr. Fix
- C.
Mr. Stuart
- D.
Mr. Flanagan
Correct Answer
B. Mr. FixExplanation
In Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in Eighty Days," Mr. Fix is a detective who mistakenly believes that Mr. Fogg is a bank robber. Throughout the story, Mr. Fix relentlessly pursues Mr. Fogg, convinced of his guilt. However, it is later revealed that Mr. Fix's suspicions were unfounded, and he eventually becomes an ally to Mr. Fogg. Therefore, the correct answer is Mr. Fix.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The train to Allahabad stopped because the line was not complete.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The train to Allahabad stopped because the line was not complete. This implies that there was some construction or maintenance work going on, which caused the train to halt. Since the statement is true, it suggests that the train was unable to continue its journey due to the incomplete railway line.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How did Mr. Fogg, Passepartout and Sir Francis get to Allahabad?
- A.
On an elephant
- B.
On a horse
- C.
On a camel
- D.
They walked
Correct Answer
A. On an elephantExplanation
Mr. Fogg, Passepartout, and Sir Francis got to Allahabad on an elephant. This means that they traveled to Allahabad by riding on the back of an elephant.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Mr. Fogg, Passepartout, Sir Francis and Allahabad saved the girl by making a hole in the wall of the temple.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. There is no mention or indication in the question about Mr. Fogg, Passepartout, Sir Francis, and Allahabad saving a girl by making a hole in the wall of the temple. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Why did the judge in Calcutta say that Mr. Fogg and Passepartout would have to go to prison?
- A.
Mr. Fogg robbed a bank.
- B.
Passepartout did not take off his shoes in the temple.
- C.
They stopped the priest from burning the girl.
- D.
They got on a train without paying.
Correct Answer
B. Passepartout did not take off his shoes in the temple.Explanation
The judge in Calcutta said that Mr. Fogg and Passepartout would have to go to prison because Passepartout did not take off his shoes in the temple. This is likely because not following the customs and traditions of the temple is considered disrespectful and offensive in many cultures, including in Calcutta. As a result, the judge deemed it necessary to punish Passepartout by sending him to prison.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Mr. Fogg and Passepartout didn't go to prison in Calcutta because Mr. Fogg paid 2,000 pounds.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Mr. Fogg and Passepartout didn't go to prison in Calcutta because Mr. Fogg paid 2,000 pounds. This implies that they were able to avoid imprisonment by paying the required amount of money. Therefore, the statement "True" is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the given explanation.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was the name of the ship that went from Hong Kong to Yokohama?
- A.
The Magnolia
- B.
The Rangoon
- C.
The Carnatic
- D.
The General Grant
Correct Answer
A. The MagnoliaExplanation
The question asks for the name of the ship that went from Hong Kong to Yokohama. Among the given options, "The Magnolia" is the only ship mentioned that fits this description.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Aouda stayed with her uncle in Hong Kong.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Aouda did not stay with her uncle in Hong Kong.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Passepartout told Mr. Fix that he would NOT help him keep Mr. Fogg in Hong Kong.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Passepartout informed Mr. Fix that he would not assist him in preventing Mr. Fogg from leaving Hong Kong. This suggests that Passepartout is not willing to aid Mr. Fix in his plan to hinder Mr. Fogg's journey. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What did Mr. Fix tell Passepartout he would give him if he helped Mr. Fix keep Mr. Fogg in Hong Kong?
- A.
A bottle of wine
- B.
A house
- C.
Part of the 5,000 pound reward
- D.
Part of the 2,000 pound reward
Correct Answer
D. Part of the 2,000 pound rewardExplanation
Mr. Fix promised to give Passepartout part of the 2,000 pound reward if he helped Mr. Fix keep Mr. Fogg in Hong Kong.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Why did Passepartout fall on the floor in Hong Kong?
- A.
He was tired.
- B.
Mr. Fix hit him.
- C.
He had too much wine.
- D.
He had a heart attack.
Correct Answer
C. He had too much wine.Explanation
Passepartout fell on the floor in Hong Kong because he had consumed an excessive amount of wine. The alcohol likely impaired his balance and coordination, causing him to lose control and fall.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Mr. Fogg had to go from Hong Kong to Shanghai because he missed the ship to Yokohama.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because Mr. Fogg missed the ship to Yokohama, so he had to find an alternative way to continue his journey. Going from Hong Kong to Shanghai would be a logical choice since it is a major port city and a common route for travel in that region. Therefore, it can be inferred that Mr. Fogg had to go from Hong Kong to Shanghai after missing the ship to Yokohama.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Passepartout got on the boat from Hong Kong to Yokohama.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Passepartout boarded the boat from Hong Kong to Yokohama, indicating that the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What did Passepartout sell so he could buy food?
- A.
His watch
- B.
His clothes
- C.
His necklace
- D.
His shoes
Correct Answer
B. His clothesExplanation
Passepartout sold his clothes in order to buy food. This suggests that he was in a desperate situation where he had no other means to acquire food and had to resort to selling his belongings. Selling his clothes indicates that he was willing to sacrifice his own comfort and well-being in order to satisfy his basic need for sustenance.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Passepartout went to America with a company of Japanese acrobats.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Passepartout did not go to America with a company of Japanese acrobats. The statement contradicts the events in Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days," where Passepartout accompanies Phileas Fogg on a journey around the world, but they do not visit America with Japanese acrobats.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What was the name of the ship that went from Yokohama to San Francisco?
- A.
The general Grant
- B.
The carnatic
- C.
The Rangoon
- D.
The captain Smith
Correct Answer
A. The general GrantExplanation
The correct answer is The general Grant. The question is asking for the name of the ship that traveled from Yokohama to San Francisco. Among the options provided, The general Grant is the only one that fits this description. The other options, The carnatic, The Rangoon, and The captain Smith, do not match the given route.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Why did Mr. Fogg and Mr. Fix have to buy new clothes in San Francisco?
- A.
Their clothes were stolen
- B.
Their clothes were torn in a fight
- C.
Their clothes were ugly
- D.
They gave their clothes to poor people
Correct Answer
B. Their clothes were torn in a fightExplanation
Mr. Fogg and Mr. Fix had to buy new clothes in San Francisco because their clothes were torn in a fight.Rate this question:
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- 21.
How did Mr. Fogg get from San Francisco to Kearney?
- A.
He took a boat.
- B.
He rode a horse.
- C.
He took a train.
- D.
He took a sledge with sails.
Correct Answer
C. He took a train.Explanation
Mr. Fogg took a train from San Francisco to Kearney. This is evident from the fact that the other options, such as taking a boat, riding a horse, or using a sledge with sails, are not mentioned in the question. Therefore, the only option left is that he took a train.Rate this question:
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- 22.
What animals made the train stop after they left Reno?
- A.
Cows
- B.
Horses
- C.
Camels
- D.
Buffaloes
Correct Answer
D. BuffaloesExplanation
Buffaloes made the train stop after they left Reno. This suggests that the buffaloes caused some sort of obstruction or disturbance on the train tracks, leading to the train having to come to a halt.Rate this question:
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- 23.
The train couldn't go to Medicine Bow because there was too much snow on the track.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement says that the train couldn't go to Medicine Bow because there was too much snow on the track. However, the correct answer is false. This means that the train was able to go to Medicine Bow despite the snow on the track.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Why didn't Mr. Fogg and Stamp W. Proctor fight?
- A.
They became friends.
- B.
Passepartout fought instead of Mr. Fogg.
- C.
They were attacked by Indians.
- D.
The guard didn't let them.
Correct Answer
C. They were attacked by Indians.Explanation
The reason Mr. Fogg and Stamp W. Proctor didn't fight is because they were attacked by Indians. This unexpected event likely forced them to work together and prioritize their safety rather than engaging in a fight.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Who separated the train from the engine?
- A.
Mr. Fogg
- B.
Mr. Fix
- C.
Stamp W. Proctor
- D.
Passepartout
Correct Answer
D. PassepartoutExplanation
Passepartout is the correct answer because he is the valet of Mr. Fogg, the main character in Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in Eighty Days." Passepartout accidentally separates the train from the engine when he mistakenly pulls the wrong lever while trying to stop the train. This event causes a delay in their journey and adds to the adventure and suspense of the story.Rate this question:
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- 26.
How did Mr. Fogg get from Kearney Station to Omaha?
- A.
He took a boat.
- B.
He rode a horse.
- C.
He took a train.
- D.
He took a sledge with sails.
Correct Answer
D. He took a sledge with sails.Explanation
Mr. Fogg took a sledge with sails to travel from Kearney Station to Omaha. This mode of transportation suggests that he used a sled that was equipped with sails to move across the snowy terrain. This method would have been suitable for the snowy conditions in the area and allowed him to travel efficiently.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Mr. Fogg took the steamship "China" from New York to Liverpool.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement states that Mr. Fogg took the steamship "China" from New York to Liverpool. Since the statement is directly stating a fact, the answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Mr. Fogg locked Captain Speedy in his cabin on the ship so that he could go to Liverpool.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because Mr. Fogg locked Captain Speedy in his cabin on the ship. By doing so, Mr. Fogg ensured that Captain Speedy would not interfere or hinder his plans to go to Liverpool. This action indicates that Mr. Fogg wanted to prevent any obstacles or delays caused by Captain Speedy's presence, allowing him to proceed with his journey smoothly.Rate this question:
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- 29.
What did Mr. Fix do when he and Mr. Fogg arrived in Liverpool?
- A.
He thanked Mr. Fogg for helping them.
- B.
He killed Mr. Fogg.
- C.
He arrested Mr. Fogg.
- D.
He kidnapped Mr. Fogg.
Correct Answer
C. He arrested Mr. Fogg.Explanation
Upon arriving in Liverpool, Mr. Fix arrested Mr. Fogg. This suggests that Mr. Fix had been pursuing Mr. Fogg for some reason and had finally caught up with him. The act of arresting Mr. Fogg implies that Mr. Fix believed Mr. Fogg to be involved in some sort of criminal activity or wrongdoing. The other options, such as thanking, killing, or kidnapping Mr. Fogg, do not align with the context given in the question.Rate this question:
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- 30.
On what day did Mr. Fogg return to London?
- A.
Friday
- B.
Saturday
- C.
Sunday
- D.
Monday
Correct Answer
A. FridayExplanation
Mr. Fogg returned to London on Friday. This can be inferred from the information given in the question.Rate this question:
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