Journey Around the World in 80 Days
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What was the Royal Geographical Society's opinion on Phileas Fogg's journey?

  • They believed it was impossible and criticized him (correct)
  • They had no opinion on the matter
  • They were not mentioned in the text
  • They thought it was possible and supported him
  • What happened to the demand for 'Phileas Fogg' bonds after the article in the bulletin of the Geographical Society appeared?

  • It began to subside (correct)
  • It disappeared completely
  • It remained the same
  • It increased significantly
  • Why did the incident involving a bank robber affect Fogg's backers?

  • The backers thought Fogg was guilty and withdrew their support (correct)
  • The backers were afraid of being associated with a criminal
  • The incident caused Fogg to lose his fortune
  • The incident had no effect on Fogg's backers
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    Controversy and Betting Surround Phileas Fogg's Attempt to Travel Around the World in 80 Days

    • Phileas Fogg's departure from London to travel around the world in 80 days created a sensation at the West End.
    • The bet on Fogg's tour spread through the Reform Club and made headlines in newspapers throughout England.
    • The majority of people thought Fogg's project was impossible, and some considered him a lunatic.
    • The Royal Geographical Society published an article on October 7th that demonstrated the utter folly of Fogg's enterprise, citing accidents to machinery, bad weather, and other obstacles.
    • Despite the criticism, heavy wagers for or against Fogg were made, and bonds were issued and traded on the stock exchange.
    • Five days after the article in the bulletin of the Geographical Society appeared, the demand for "Phileas Fogg" bonds began to subside, and Lord Albemarle was the only advocate left.
    • Lord Albemarle bet five thousand pounds on Fogg, stating that if the thing is feasible, the first to do it ought to be an Englishman.
    • A week after Fogg's departure, a telegraphic despatch was sent to the commissioner of police in London, stating that Fogg was the bank robber and requesting a warrant of arrest to be sent to Bombay.
    • The incident deprived Fogg of backers at any price, and the bets stood at a hundred and fifty and two hundred to one against him.
    • The commissioner of police sent detective Fix to follow Fogg and arrest him in Bombay.
    • Fix boarded the same steamer as Fogg and became his traveling companion, hoping to arrest him when they arrived in Bombay.
    • Fogg and Fix's journey around the world became a race against time, with Fogg trying to complete his journey in 80 days while being pursued by Fix.

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    Do you think you know the ins and outs of Phileas Fogg's attempt to travel around the world in 80 days? Test your knowledge with this quiz and learn more about the controversy and betting that surrounded his journey. From heavy wagers to a warrant for his arrest, this quiz will challenge your understanding of one of the most famous journeys in literary history. Keywords: Phileas Fogg, travel, controversy, betting, journey.

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