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प्रश्न
Arrange the incidents in the correct sequence as per their occurrence in the extract.
- Aouda accepted Fogg’s proposal of marriage.
- When set free, the first thing that Fogg did was he knocked Fix down.
- As a part of duty, Fix arrested, Fogg.
- At the fifty-seventh second, Fogg entered the Reform Club Saloon.
उत्तर
c. As a part of duty, Fix arrested Fogg.
b. When set free, the first thing that Fogg did was he knocked Fix down.
d. At the fifty-seventh second, Fogg entered the Reform Club Saloon.
a. Aouda accepted Fogg’s proposal of marriage.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which one among the following is not a major character of the novel? Justify. (Select the correct one)
Complete the table highlighting the various traits of the major characters in the extract.
| Phileas Fogg | |
| Aouda | |
| Passepartout | |
| Detective Fix |
Detective Fix tried hard but could not fix the charge of robbery on Fogg. Explain the statement from the point of view of Fix.
Describe the character sketch of Aouda from Fogg’s point of view.
There is a sudden twist in the climax of the novel. Explain by citing some lines and relevant examples from the extract.
Which of the following is an appropriate reason for Phileas Fogg starting his journey around the world?
Which of the following are used as a means of transport in the novel? How do they help the character/s in the extract?
- Elephant
- Horse
- Train
- Steamer
The beginning of the extract is a scene in the prison at the custom-house. From there the novel moves further from one place/spot to another. Pick and explain all the places/spots where the incident took place.
The most of the part of the setting in the extract is in London. Explain how the setting of the extract is suited to the theme of the novel.
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Liverpool
Describe the importance of London in the development of the plot and behaviour of the characters in 'Around the World in Eighty Days'.
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Reform Club
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Savile Row
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Edinburgh
Select the correct options:
Which of the following place/s in India is/are not mentioned in the extract of the novel?
a. Bombay (Now, Mumbai)
b. Allahabad
c. Chennai
d. . Calcutta (Now, Kolkata)
Find and explain the significance of various exciting incidents in the extract.
Write 4-5 sentences on the ‘Time’ theme of the extract.
Write 4-5 sentences on the ‘Morality’ theme of the extract.
Write the central idea of the given extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
Justice is served/done in the end. Explain.
Elaborate the following quote in the light of the extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
‘Quitters never win and winners never quit’
Following are some dialogues of the major characters in the extract. Find out who the speaker is, his/her tone, style, significance, etc., of the dialogue.
| Dialogue | Speaker | Who said to Whom | Tone, Style, Significance, etc. |
| “Why do you not curse me? It was my fault that" | |||
| “If Phileas Fogg had come in the 7:23 train, he would have got here by this time. We can, therefore, regard the bet as won.” | |||
| “Sir-forgive me - a most- unfortunate resemblance - robber arrested three days age-you-are free!” | |||
| “Will you pardon me for bringing you to England?” | |||
| “It is for me to ask that question. You were ruined, but now you are rich again.” |
Explain how the author has made use of International Date Line and time zones in his novel.
Phileas Fogg's travel around the world was full of adventures and surprises. Illustrate.
Explain how the time gained of a full day is revealed to Mr. Fogg.
Passepartout stations himself outside Phileas’ door. Give reasons.
Passepartout blamed himself for the misfortune of his master. Justify.
Explain the stress on the mind of Fogg after returning from world tour at Saville Row.
Narrate the happenings at Reform Club on the 80th day of the wager.
All is well that ends well. Justify in the light of the extract from the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days.’
Winning the heart is preferred to the winning of wager. Express by supporting the details.
In what way was Mr. Fogg's final winning the wager connected with Aouda?
Pick the odd one out:
Phileas Fogg knocked detective fix down – Give reason/s.
