from Around the World in 80 Days

#1

The author included an italicized introduction most likely to -

• describe the setting of the events in the excerpt

• intrigue the reader with an explanation of the wager

• explain the relationship between Plileas Fogg and Jean Passepartout

• provide context for understanding the events in the excerpt

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CCSS.RI.8.6

#2

Which phrase in paragraphs 14 through 18 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word foreseen in paragraph 16? Type in your answer below.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

#3

Which is the best summary of the text?

• Some British travelers find a guide who agrees to take them to their destination. They also argue with a local man over the price of an elephant. They were on a train which came to an unexpected halt when its tracks ran out.

• A wealthy British gentleman and his companions find themselves stranded in India. They haggle with a local man until they finally purchase an elephant. The gentleman's servant wonders what they will do with the elephant.

• Phileas Fogg and his companions become stranded in a remote village in India after their train unexpectedly stops. Fogg resourcefully locates transportation in the form of an elephant. His party resumers their travel.

• In his eagerness to be on his way, Phileas Fogg pays far too much for an elephant. However, it takes him and his friends to their destination. Fogg displays great patience when he finds himself in a remote village in India.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.W.8.2B

#4

Which sentence from the text offers an objective point of view rather than a subjective viewpoint?

• Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty were horrible jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant. (paragraph 35)

• The worthy fellow bounced from the elephant's neck to his rump and vaulted like a clown on a spring-board. (paragraph 35)

• After two hours, the guide stopped the elephant, and gave him an hour for rest, during which Kiouni set to devouring the branches and shrubs round about him. (paragraph 36)

• Both Sir Francis and Mr. Fogg descended with a feeling of relief. (paragraph 36)

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CCSS.RI.8.6

#5

The text can be identified as an adventure story because the characters -

• encounter great obstacles in an unusual setting

• exist in a recognizable political period in history

• encounter a situation that is common and relatable

• come to depend on one another as they travel

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CCSS.RL.8.2

#6

How does the author create a mood of impatience in paragraph 29?

• Be demonstrating the greed with which the elephant owner approaches the transaction

• Be including words such as "persisted" and "increasingly"

• By listing Mr. Fogg's offers and the elephant owner's responses in short sentences

• By shifting the focus from Mr. Fogg to Passpartout and back to Mr. Fogg

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CCSS.RL.8.4

#7 Part A

How do Phileas Fogg's calm responses to challenges affect the plot?

• They frustrate his travel companions.

• They prevent drawn-out conversations that could delay his progress.

• They help him make friends with people he meets on his travels.

• They enable him to get his way in every situation.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

#7 Part B

Which sentence from the text best supports the answer in question #7 Part A?

• Phileas Fogg looked at Sir Francis Cromarty for an explanation; but the general did not know why a halt had been called in the midst of this forest. (paragraph 2)

• Mr Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, after searching the village from end to end, came back without having found anything.

• "Phileas Fogg, without getting in the least flurried, then proposed to purchase the animal outright, and at first offered a thousands pounds for him." (paragraph 30)

• Both Sir Francis and Mr. Fogg descended with a feeling of relief (paragraph 36)

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CCSS.RL.8.1

#8

What is the main theme of the text?

• Money usually draws out one's greedy nature.

• One's actions lead to consequences.

• Collaboration makes difficult tasks more manageable.

• Success often prevails when there is great effort.

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CCSS.RL.8.2