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What type of transportation was Phileas Fogg using to cross India initially?
What type of transportation was Phileas Fogg using to cross India initially?
What type of vegetation did the smoke of the train affect?
What type of vegetation did the smoke of the train affect?
What did Fogg see as he crossed India by train?
What did Fogg see as he crossed India by train?
At what time did the train stop on its journey?
At what time did the train stop on its journey?
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What did the passengers engage after the train journey came to an end?
What did the passengers engage after the train journey came to an end?
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Why was the elephant not intended for heavy work by its owner?
Why was the elephant not intended for heavy work by its owner?
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What was the cost to hire the elephant?
What was the cost to hire the elephant?
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Who offered to guide Mr. Fogg and his elephant?
Who offered to guide Mr. Fogg and his elephant?
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Where did the journey with the elephant begin?
Where did the journey with the elephant begin?
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What did the elephants gaze at as the train passed?
What did the elephants gaze at as the train passed?
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Study Notes
Journey Through India
- Phileas Fogg embarks on an adventure to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days, traveling by railway across India.
- The landscape features vibrant plantations of cotton, coffee, nutmeg, clove, and pepper, surrounded by palm trees and culturally rich structures like bungalows and temples.
Natural Wonders and Wildlife
- The journey takes Fogg through jungles populated by snakes and tigers, which escape at the sound of the train.
- Elephants are observed gazing at the passing train, showcasing the wildlife that inhabits the forests along the railway.
Railway Limitations
- The train journey halts at a glade near Rothal, requiring passengers to disembark due to the incomplete railway line.
- Passengers resort to local transportation options, including four-wheeled wagons drawn by zebus and an elephant, demonstrating the reliance on local means of travel.
The Elephant Kiouni
- Fogg decides to hire an elephant named Kiouni for efficient travel through the forest, despite its high cost of two thousand pounds.
- Passepartout, Fogg's servant, expresses disbelief at the extravagant price for an elephant.
- A local young guide offers to assist in the expedition, riding on the elephant as they set out at nine o'clock, emphasizing the adventure's collaborative aspect.
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Description
Explore the adventure of Phileas Fogg as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. This quiz delves into his travels through various landscapes, including India, and the intriguing sights he encounters along the way. Test your knowledge of this classic tale and its vivid descriptions.
