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Q. Which of the following quotes best demonstrates reputation?
"Mr. Fogg's wardrobe was amply supplied and in the best taste."
"He mechanically set out making the preparations for departure."
"Excuse me sir, but a gentleman always reserves the last lifeboat for himself."
"Phileas Fogg, though brave and gallant, must be, he thought, quite heartless."
Q. Of the following explanations, which one best supports the connection between adventure and happiness in the novel?
A true gentleman doesn't need to go on a worldwide adventure to find happiness.
Sometimes breaking out of your comfort zone and taking risks can have the best rewards.
Having a lot of money makes an adventure that much more pleasant.
In order for a person to be happy, a life of adventure must be traded for one of peace and regularity.
Q. Which event in the novel proves that Phileas Fogg is concerned about people's happiness?
Leaving Passepartout when he doesn't make the ship to Japan
Saving Aouda from being burned to death
Hiring an elephant to travel the Indian jungle
Paying a ship captain to take him to Liverpool
Q. Phileas Fogg's duel with Colonel Proctor is an example of which theme in the novel?
Happiness
Time
Chance
Respect and Reputation
Q. Which of the following obstacles threatens the adventurers' ability to complete their voyage in time?
A herd of stampeding buffalo
Hurricanes and storms at sea
Drugs and alcohol
All of these