chapter 1 Flashcards
What discussion takes place at the Reform Club?
Answer: The men at the club discuss traveling around the world in eighty days, and Fogg takes up the challenge to prove it can be done.
How much time does Phileas Fogg have to complete his journey?
80 days
Why does Fogg decide to take the bet to travel around the world in eighty days?
He decides to take the bet because he believes that it is possible to complete the journey in that time, based on the information he has about trains and ships.
How much money is Phileas Fogg betting?
He is betting £20,000.
The other members of the Reform Club believe that traveling around the world in eighty days is impossible.
true
Who is the main character introduced in the first chapter?
Phileas Fogg.
Where does Phileas Fogg live?
He lives in London
What is Phileas Fogg’s occupation?
He is a wealthy gentleman and a member of the Reform Club.
What event does Phileas Fogg attend in the first chapter?
He attends a meeting at the Reform Club.
