444 Questions
Where did Mr. Phileas Fogg live in 1872?
No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens
What was Mr. Phileas Fogg's association with the Reform Club?
He was a noticeable member but avoided attracting attention
Where was Mr. Phileas Fogg never seen?
On 'Change, at the Bank, or in the counting-rooms of the 'City'
What was doubtful about Mr. Phileas Fogg's origin?
Whether he was a Londoner
What led to questions about Phileas Fogg's mysterious fortune?
His open credit and recommendation by the Barings
What added an element of unpredictability to Fogg's routine?
The arrival of Jean Passepartout as his servant
What was the reason for Passepartout's varied occupations?
To taste the 'sweets of domestic life'
What was Fogg known for dismissing a servant for?
Bringing shaving-water at the wrong temperature
What did Fogg's character add to the intrigue of his eccentric lifestyle?
His enigmatic character
What did Fogg's mansion demand from the sole domestic?
Little
What was Fogg's daily departure time from Saville Row?
Exactly half-past eleven
What did Fogg's daily habits suggest about him?
Extensive travel experience
What was Passepartout's natural aptness for?
Adapting to new occupations
What was Fogg's lifestyle described as?
Eccentric and predictable
What did Fogg's wealth and past lead to?
Speculation
What did Passepartout's arrival introduce to Fogg's life?
Unpredictability and change
What does Mr. Fogg correct when Passepartout arrives?
Passepartout's watch
What is Passepartout's occupation?
Parisian valet
What feature of Mr. Fogg's residence pleases Passepartout?
The well-arranged mansion
What is one of Mr. Fogg's notable physical characteristics?
Fine features
What kind of masters did Passepartout serve in English houses?
Whimsical
What modern conveniences are present in Mr. Fogg's residence?
Electric bells, speaking-tubes, and an electric clock
What quality does Passepartout hope Mr. Fogg possesses?
Exactness
What does Passepartout feel after inspecting Mr. Fogg's residence?
Content
What does Mr. Fogg demand in terms of time management?
Punctuality
What does Passepartout hope to find with Mr. Fogg?
A master after his own heart
What is Passepartout's opinion of the room he is to inhabit?
Satisfactory
What is one of Passepartout's notable qualities?
Honest
What does Phileas Fogg assert is possible in the text?
Traveling around the world in 80 days
What does the opening of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway signify in the text?
Reduction in time to circumnavigate the globe
What amount does Phileas Fogg vow to bet on the wager?
Twenty thousand pounds
How does Stuart react to Fogg's seriousness about the bet?
Incredulous and taken aback
What does Fogg insist does not exist in the text?
The unforeseen
What is the driving force behind the characters' journey in the text?
A high-stakes wager
What does the discussion among characters highlight in the text?
Advancements in transportation
What is the characters' attitude as they embark on the journey in the text?
Confidence and determination
What shapes the narrative in the text?
Characters' confidence and determination
What is the impact of the advancements in transportation in the text?
Shrinking world due to faster travel
What does Fogg assert he will make the journey in, in the text?
80 days, jumping mathematically from trains to steamers and back
What is the discussion among characters setting the stage for in the text?
An exciting adventure
What is the state of Phileas Fogg's wardrobe?
Systematically arranged and labeled based on the time of year and season for wearing
What does Phileas Fogg's bedroom contain?
A moderate-sized safe but no weapons
Where does Phileas Fogg have access to libraries?
Reform Club
What does Phileas Fogg have for breakfast at the Reform Club?
Specific dishes followed by reading the Times and the Standard
Who are Phileas Fogg's regular partners at whist at the Reform Club?
Wealthy and respectable individuals from English trade and finance
What is the conversation at the Reform Club centered around?
A recent robbery of fifty-five thousand pounds from the Bank of England
What is the description of the Bank of England's security measures?
Lack of security measures, with gold, silver, and banknotes freely exposed
What happened to the stolen package of banknotes?
Not found, and the amount was passed to the account of profit and loss
What reflects Phileas Fogg's engagement in the discussion at the Reform Club?
Fogg's head emerges from behind his newspapers
What is the state of Phileas Fogg's house in Saville Row?
Meticulously organized and furnished to suit Mr. Fogg's methodical and tranquil lifestyle
What is the content of the conversation at the Reform Club?
A recent robbery of fifty-five thousand pounds from the Bank of England
What is the absence in Phileas Fogg's house?
A study or books
What did Passepartout regret not seeing in Paris before leaving?
Pere la Chaise and the circus in the Champs Elysees
What does Passepartout need to buy in Suez?
Shoes and shirts
What time is it when Passepartout is told they have plenty of time before the steamer's departure?
Twelve o'clock
What does Passepartout feel about the speed of their travel?
He feels like he is journeying in a dream
What method of transportation does Mr. Fogg use to travel from Aden to Bombay?
Steamer
What is the significance of the steamer's early arrival in Bombay?
It gives Mr. Fogg a two-day gain in his race against time
What is the current status of India in terms of governance?
Under British rule
What does Mr. Fogg focus on during his time in Bombay?
His travel schedule
What is the impact of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway's route from Bombay to Calcutta?
It increases the travel distance by a third
What does Mr. Fogg taste in Bombay and find unappealing?
A local dish, a giblet of 'native rabbit'
What is the narrator hinting at towards the end of the section?
Mounting tension and suspense as Mr. Fogg's journey continues
What is the current state of the East India Company?
It has dissolved, leaving British rule directly under the Crown
What is the population of India mentioned in the text?
180 million
What is the land area of India mentioned in the text?
1.4 million square miles
What is the purpose of Mr. Fogg's departure from the steamer in Bombay?
To handle errands and secure passage on the train to Calcutta
What is the historical context of India's changing transportation methods mentioned in the text?
From slow palanquins to fast steamboats and a growing railway network
What leads to Passepartout getting into trouble with the priests?
His unintentional entry into a forbidden Indian temple
Who seeks a warrant for Fogg's arrest from the Bombay police?
Fix
What signifies the events taking place in the text?
Bombay, India
Who accompanies Fogg on the train to the eastern coast?
Passepartout and Sir Francis Cromarty
What is the supposed robbery and detective's pursuit part of?
A larger narrative involving Phileas Fogg's journey around the world
What does Passepartout realize about Fogg's bet to travel around the world in 80 days?
He wonders if it is serious
What does the train carry as passengers?
Officers, government officials, and merchants
Who loses his belongings in a scuffle while rushing to the train station?
Passepartout
What is the main focus of the larger narrative involving Phileas Fogg?
His journey around the world
Who secures a means of conveyance on the train to the eastern coast?
Fogg
What does Fix plan to do while Fogg travels to Calcutta?
Follow Fogg to Calcutta
What does Passepartout unintentionally do that leads to trouble with the priests?
Enters a forbidden Indian temple
What did the ladies do twice a day on the ship?
Changed outfits
What did the ship offer when the sea was calm?
Music, dancing, and games
What did Passepartout hope for regarding Fogg's journey?
It would end at Bombay
What did the ship sight before passing through the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb?
Mocha
What was the cost of refueling steamers like the Mongolia in distant seas?
Significant, with coal worth three to four pounds sterling a ton
What did Fogg and Passepartout do at Aden?
Went ashore to have their passport visaed
What did Fix secretly do after Fogg and Passepartout went ashore at Aden?
Followed them
What did Fix insinuate about Fogg's true mission?
He suggested it was suspicious
What did Fix attempt to gain from Passepartout?
His confidence
What did the Red Sea's roughness cause on the ship?
It rolled fearfully, leading to the cessation of activities
What did Phileas Fogg do during the turbulent sea journey?
Maintained his routine and played whist
What did the Mongolia gain despite a four-hour delay for refueling?
Fifteen hours and arrived at Aden ahead of schedule
What is Detective Fix's plan regarding Phileas Fogg?
To send a dispatch to London for a warrant of arrest to be sent to Bombay and follow Fogg to India
What is the expected destination of the steamer Mongolia?
Bombay
What is the concern Passepartout has during the journey?
The gas burner he forgot to turn off, burning at his expense
What does Detective Fix suspect about Phileas Fogg's intentions?
Fogg will not stop at Suez but continue to Bombay
What is the reason for the discrepancy between Passepartout's family watch and the local time in Suez?
The watch is set to London time
What is the primary purpose of Detective Fix boarding the Mongolia?
To follow Fogg to India and send a dispatch to London for a warrant of arrest
What is the concern about reaching Bombay by sea from Suez?
It will take ten days to reach by sea from Suez
What is the significance of the passengers on the steamer Mongolia?
Mostly headed to India, with some going to Bombay and others to Calcutta via Bombay
What is the expected duration for the steamer Mongolia to reach Aden from Suez?
138 hours
What is the primary concern of Detective Fix regarding Phileas Fogg's journey?
Fogg's true intentions and the need for a warrant of arrest
What is the primary reason for Detective Fix sending a dispatch to London?
To request a warrant of arrest to be sent to Bombay
What was the final price Mr. Fogg paid for the elephant?
Two thousand pounds
What did Passepartout's arrival introduce to Fogg's life?
An element of unpredictability
What did the Parsee attach to the elephant's flanks?
Some curiously uncomfortable howdahs
What did Mr. Fogg use to pay the Indian for the elephant?
Banknotes from the famous carpet-bag
What is the procession mentioned in the text?
A suttee, a voluntary human sacrifice
What does Sir Francis emphasize about the English in the text?
Their powerlessness to stop certain practices in India
What does the guide mention about government intervention in the text?
It is sometimes required to prevent voluntary sacrifices
How does the text describe the attire of the Brahmins in the procession?
Luxurious
What does the traveler, Passepartout, express in the text?
Sympathy for the woman who will be burned alive
What does the text provide a glimpse into?
The persistence of archaic rituals and customs in certain regions of India
What is the procession identified as in the text?
A suttee, a voluntary human sacrifice
What does the guide share about an incident in Bombay?
A young widow sought permission to be burned with her husband's body but was refused by the governor
What does the guide explain about the prospect of a dreadful existence in the text?
It drives some individuals to voluntary sacrifice
What does Sir Francis explain about the persistence of barbaric customs in India?
They still exist in some parts of India, especially in savage territories
What is the procession carrying in the text?
The body of a deceased man and a woman who will be sacrificed
What does the text reveal about the English's ability to stop certain practices in India?
They are powerless to stop such practices in certain territories
What caused the group of rescuers to halt their efforts and retreat from the temple?
A cry heard from inside the temple
What prompted a mad rush from one of the rescuers just as the victim was about to be set on fire?
The victim being placed on a pyre
What caused the crowd to fall into terror just as the rescuer was about to intervene in the sacrifice?
The old rajah rising from the pyre holding his wife
What ultimately led to the failure of the rescuers' attempt to save the victim?
The unexpected intervention of the old rajah
What was the reaction of the rescuers and the crowd to the unexpected turn of events?
Mixed emotions evident in their reactions
What caused the crowd to be in awe as they witnessed the unexpected outcome?
The old rajah's intervention
What did the rescuers use to start making an opening in the temple walls?
Pocket knives
What led to the guards appearing at the rear of the temple, preventing the group from reaching the victim?
The cry heard from inside the temple
What was the initial plan of the group of individuals at the temple?
To rescue a victim from a temple where a sacrifice was about to take place
What caused the crowd to become animated during the sacrifice?
The victim's resistance
What was the unexpected outcome witnessed by the rescuers and the crowd?
The old rajah rising from the pyre holding his wife
What was the group's decision despite the setback of the guards preventing them from reaching the victim?
To wait for a last-minute chance to save the victim
What was the primary mode of transportation used by Phileas Fogg and his companions during their journey across Indian forests?
Elephant
What was the reason for the guide's choice of route through the forest?
To save twenty miles of travel
What did Kiouni do during the hour of rest in the forest?
Fed on branches and shrubs
What kind of landscape did the travelers encounter during their journey across Indian forests?
Savage landscape
What was Passepartout's concern about Kiouni once they reached Allahabad?
The cost of transporting him further
What time did the travelers aim to reach Allahabad by?
Evening
What did the guide prefer during the journey through the thick forest?
Traveling under the cover of the woods
What was the travelers' reaction upon stopping to rest under a clump of bananas?
Appreciation of the healthy and succulent fruit
What was the state of the travelers during the journey through the thick forest?
Wrapped in uneasy dreams
What was Mr. Fogg's hope regarding the time lost since the beginning of the tour?
To minimize it
What did the guide do to save twenty miles of travel during the journey?
Avoided inhabited places
What did the travelers do upon reaching Allahabad?
Resumed the journey at six in the morning
What is Aouda's background?
She is a Parsee and was married against her will to the old rajah of Bundelcund
What method was used to prevent Aouda's resistance during the sacrifice?
Intoxication with hemp and opium
What was the group's plan to rescue Aouda?
To rescue her that night to prevent her being led to her funeral pyre at dawn
What was Aouda's relationship with the old rajah of Bundelcund?
She was married against her will to the old rajah of Bundelcund
What did the group observe at the pagoda?
Guards watching the doors and the priests likely inside
What were the challenges faced by the rescue mission?
The guards and priests remaining watchful
Who agreed to help Fogg in saving Aouda?
The guide, a Parsee
What was the state of the guards at the pagoda?
They remained vigilant
What did the group discuss while waiting for an opportunity to rescue Aouda?
The situation at the pagoda
What was the group's strategy for the rescue mission?
Remaining concealed near the pagoda, hoping for a chance to save Aouda
What did the group observe about the priests inside the pagoda?
The priests were likely inside
What was the group's hope regarding the guards at the pagoda?
The guards may fall asleep
What did Fix conceal when he offered a glass of gin to Passepartout?
His disappointment
What did Passepartout begin to seriously conjecture?
The strange chance that kept Fix on their route
Where did Mr. Fogg usually confine himself during the voyage from Singapore to Hong Kong?
The cabin
What did Fix usually do when he met Passepartout on deck after the interview?
Remain reserved
What does Mr. Fix consider regarding Passepartout?
He is an accomplice to Fogg's actions
What surprises Passepartout about Aouda?
Her gratitude towards Fogg
What pleases Mr. Fix during the delay to Hong Kong?
The delay may force Fogg to remain in Hong Kong
What causes tension and frustration among the characters?
The unpropitious weather and delay
What does Passepartout long to do due to the unpropitious weather?
Lash the obstinate sea into obedience
What does Fogg remain oblivious to?
The unfolding drama around him
What does Passepartout become frustrated with?
The slow progress of the journey
What does Mr. Fix hope for regarding Fogg's stay in Hong Kong?
That Fogg will be forced to remain in Hong Kong
What does Passepartout hope to do to the obstinate sea?
Lash it into obedience
What does Mr. Fix become puzzled and do?
Goes to his cabin to reflect on the situation
What does the delay to Hong Kong signify for Mr. Fix?
An opportunity to hinder Fogg's progress
What does the storm cause among the characters?
Tension and frustration
What did Passepartout suspect about Fix's intentions?
Fix was sent by Fogg's friends to ensure Fogg completes his journey
What caused the Rangoon to gain half a day on its prescribed time of arrival at Singapore?
Favorable weather conditions
What was the impact of the last quarter of the moon on the Rangoon's journey?
Caused heavy seas and occasional storms
Why did Passepartout express impatience during the journey?
Due to expenses incurred in London
What was the composition of the passengers on the Rangoon?
Indians, Ceylonese, Chinamen, Malays, and Portuguese
What aided the Rangoon's rapid progress along the coasts of Anam and Cochin China?
Steam and sail
Why did Passepartout decide not to share his suspicions about Fix with Mr. Fogg?
To avoid causing unnecessary worry to Fogg
What was the intention of the Rangoon's departure from Singapore?
To reach Yokohama in six days
What was the impact of the defective construction of the Rangoon on the journey?
Required unusual precautions in unfavourable weather, leading to a loss of time
Why did Fix become disturbed by Passepartout's expression?
He didn't know why
What did Passepartout suspect about the weather's impact on the Rangoon's journey?
That it was causing a loss of time
What was the cause of the delay in Hong Kong?
Boiler repairs on the Carnatic
What was the significance of the Treaty of Nankin to Hong Kong?
It was obtained by the English through the treaty
What did Fogg advise Aouda to do regarding her journey to Europe?
Continue the journey with them
What did Passepartout do in Hong Kong related to their continued journey?
Secured three cabins on the Carnatic
Where is Hong Kong located in relation to Macao?
Around 60 miles from Macao
What was the unexpected outcome of the delay in Hong Kong for Fogg and Aouda?
It allowed them to continue their journey together to Europe
What did the pilot inform Fogg about the Carnatic?
It was scheduled to leave the next morning
What did Fogg learn about Aouda's relative, Jeejeeh?
Had left for Europe, likely residing in Holland
What was Passepartout eager to do during a storm on the Rangoon?
Aid the crew
What was the impact of the delay on Phileas Fogg's schedule?
He was 24 hours behind schedule
What was the primary mode of transportation used by Phileas Fogg and his companions during their journey to Hong Kong?
Steamer
What did the delay in Hong Kong unexpectedly allow Fogg and Aouda to do?
Continue their journey together to Europe
What reflects English influence and gives Hong Kong the appearance of a town in Kent or Surrey?
Wharves and a gothic cathedral
Which port is described as bustling with a diverse array of ships from various nations?
Port of Victoria
What color of attire is permitted for elderly natives in Hong Kong?
Yellow
What does Fix confide in Passepartout about in a smoking-house in Hong Kong?
His true identity and intentions
What has opium spread to, leading to widespread addiction and health issues?
Lower classes
What does Passepartout mock Fix's predicament about in Hong Kong?
The imminent change in the steamer's departure time
What does the group secure on the Carnatic in Hong Kong?
Cabins
What does Fix witness the impact of on the Chinese population in a smoking-house in Hong Kong?
The opium trade
What does Fix's attempt to confide in Passepartout about get interrupted by in Hong Kong?
The imminent change in the steamer's departure time
What is the primary depot for Chinese goods transportation, surpassing Macao in trade?
Port of Victoria
What is the Imperial color permitted for those over eighty years old in Hong Kong?
Yellow
What was the season when the voyage took place?
Autumn
What type of vessel was the Tankadere?
Sailboat
What did Phileas Fogg advise the pilot to do in the open sea?
Use all possible speed
How did the young woman feel as she looked out upon the ocean?
Profoundly affected
What is the primary mode of transportation used by Passepartout to explore Yokohama?
Using a rickshaw
Which area of Yokohama does Passepartout explore first?
The European quarter
What type of people does Passepartout encounter in the native Japanese quarter of Benten?
A mix of priests, police officers, soldiers, and civilians
What does Passepartout observe in the vast rice plantations of Yokohama?
Rice fields and various fruit trees
What do the variety of birds observed by Passepartout symbolize in Japanese culture?
Long life and prosperity
What does Passepartout find out about the violets he tries to pick for supper?
They are odorless
What is the primary purpose of Passepartout's adventures in Yokohama?
To learn about Japanese culture and landscapes
What does Passepartout plan to do after exploring Yokohama?
Seek assistance from the French and English consuls
What does Passepartout observe about the European quarter of Yokohama?
It is crowded with merchants
What does Yokohama serve as for mail-steamers and travelers in the Pacific?
A hub
What does Passepartout find himself relying on in Yokohama?
Prepaid passage and a few days
What feeling does Passepartout experience while exploring the European quarter of Yokohama?
Like an outsider among mixed crowds of merchants
What was the average speed of the boat, Tankadere, by November 8th?
8-9 miles per hour
What was the primary concern of Fogg during the journey on the Tankadere?
The disappearance of his servant, Passepartout
What did Fix contemplate and determine to do while on the Tankadere?
Not lose sight of Fogg until he secured his extradition
What was the state of the sea as the boat approached the land?
Less turbulent
What was the crew and pilot hopeful about despite facing rough seas and predicting a possible gale?
Reaching Shanghai on time
What was the primary benefit the boat, Tankadere, received from hugging the coast?
Benefiting from favorable currents
What did Fix feel uncomfortable about during the journey on the Tankadere?
Living at Fogg's expense
What was the primary concern as the Tankadere entered the Straits of Fo-Kien?
Facing rough seas and predicting a possible gale
What was the primary focus of the crew while navigating through crowded seas on the Tankadere?
Hanging out lights for safety
What was the primary effect of the brisk breeze encountered by the boat on its journey?
Continued sailing with all sails up
What was the primary reason for Fix's determination to not lose sight of Fogg during the journey?
Securing his extradition
What was the primary concern of the crew and the pilot as the Tankadere encountered the Straits of Fo-Kien?
Facing rough seas and predicting a possible gale
What was the average speed the Tankadere needed to maintain to reach Shanghai before the steamer departed?
8 miles per hour
What action did the pilot suggest to take as the storm intensified?
Seek shelter at a nearby port
What was the distance between the Tankadere and Shanghai when the boat made significant progress and it was seven in the evening?
3 miles
What was the primary concern expressed by the pilot as the barometer indicated a coming storm?
Loss of time
What was the passengers' reaction as the boat raced against time to catch the steamer to Yokohama?
Impatience
What was Mr. Fogg's response to the pilot's suggestion of seeking shelter at a nearby port?
He insisted on continuing to Shanghai
What was the state of the sea as the boat scudded northward at an incredible speed?
Rough
What was the primary emotion displayed by Aouda during the terrifying storm?
Bravery
What was the distance between the Tankadere and the mouth of Shanghai River by six in the evening?
10 miles
What was the crew's response to the storm as the boat scudded northward at an incredible speed?
They continued sailing through the storm
What was the time left to reach the steamer to Yokohama when the Tankadere was only three miles from Shanghai at seven in the evening?
One hour
What was the primary factor driving the passengers' impatience as the boat raced against time to catch the steamer to Yokohama?
The fear of missing the steamer
What is the name of the steamer that Mr. Fogg and Passepartout are about to miss?
Tankadere
Who drugged Passepartout and left him unconscious in an opium den?
Detective Fix
Where does Passepartout awaken after realizing he missed the departure due to being drugged?
On the Carnatic
What does Passepartout contemplate whether to reveal to Mr. Fogg or wait until they reach London?
Fix's true mission
Who denies Mr. Fogg's presence on the Carnatic?
The purser
What does Passepartout fear due to the consequences of his and Fix's actions?
Mr. Fogg's ruin and loss of the bet
What does Passepartout vow to settle the score with Fix for?
His role in the events
What is the occupation of the pilot of the Tankadere?
Navigating the ship
What does Passepartout blame himself for?
Mr. Fogg and Aouda missing the steamer
What does Passepartout contemplate about what to do upon reaching Japan?
Settling the score with Fix
What does Passepartout contemplate revealing to Mr. Fogg?
Fix's true mission
What does Passepartout fear due to the consequences of his and Fix's actions?
Mr. Fogg's ruin and loss of the bet
What did the locomotive attempt to do when encountering the herd of buffaloes?
Clear the way with its cow-catcher
What is the primary reason for the train's delay caused by the buffaloes?
The mass of animals obstructing the track
Why did Phileas Fogg remain in his seat during the delay caused by the buffaloes?
He philosophically waited for the buffaloes to get out of the way
What is the behavior of the buffaloes as they obstruct the train's path?
Tranquil gait and occasional deafening bellowings
What was the primary reason for the Mormons to flourish in the Great Salt Lake?
Practice of polygamy
What characterized the layout of Salt Lake City at the time of the visit?
Symmetrical right-angled pattern
What was the predominant feeling of Passepartout during his brief stay in Salt Lake City?
Relief
What was the primary reason for the unsuitability of the Great Salt Lake for fish?
Substantial salt content
What was a notable feature of the Mormon farming in the area around the Great Salt Lake?
Fields of wheat and corn
What was the architectural characteristic of the houses in Salt Lake City?
Blue-brick houses
What was the population density like in Salt Lake City at the time of the visit?
Sparse population
What was a significant religious practice of the Mormons that caused controversy?
Polygamy
What was the primary reason for Passepartout feeling repelled during his visit to Salt Lake City?
The practice of polygamy
What was the primary occupation of the Mormon farmers in the area around the Great Salt Lake?
Ranching
What was the primary reason for the Mormons to be driven from several territories?
Religious conflicts
What was the primary reason for the Mormons to establish a community at Nauvoo in 1839?
To escape persecution
What obstacle halts the train's journey at Medicine Bow?
A shaky bridge over rapids
Where does the train reach one of the highest points in the Rocky Mountains?
Bridger Pass
What does Colonel Proctor express frustration with?
The railway company and the conductor
What does Detective Fix find a way to do with Mr. Fogg on the train?
Play whist
What does the conductor do when the train stops at Medicine Bow?
Telegraphs for a train from Omaha
What does Passepartout feel in the face of the obstacle at Medicine Bow?
Furious and helpless
What do the travelers reach after passing Fort Halleck?
Vast plains suitable for laying the railway
What does the signal-man confirm about the bridge at Medicine Bow?
Its ruinous condition and the impossibility of risking passage
What do the passengers anticipate after the train stops at Medicine Bow?
Trudging fifteen miles over a plain covered with snow
What is the primary reason for the unexpected delay at Medicine Bow?
The shaky bridge over rapids
Where does the train stop due to the ruinous condition of a bridge?
Medicine Bow
What does the conductor do to address the situation at Medicine Bow?
Telegraphs for a train from Omaha
What caused a delay for the train in the text?
A procession of buffaloes blocking the train's path
Why does the engineer choose to wait out the buffalo procession?
To avoid risking derailing the train
Where does the train eventually enter, after passing through the Humboldt Range?
Utah
Who does Passepartout encounter on the train platform?
Elder William Hitch, a Mormon missionary
How many passengers attend Elder William Hitch's lecture on Mormonism?
About thirty
What is the primary focus of Elder Hitch's lecture?
Defending the Mormon faith and portraying Joseph Smith as a martyr
What happens to the audience's interest during Elder Hitch's lecture?
It dwindles, reducing to about twenty passengers
What does Elder Hitch include in his lecture about Joseph Smith?
The founding of the Church of the Latter Day Saints and its spread to various countries
What is the conclusion of Elder Hitch's lecture?
The story of Joseph Smith's pursuit by outraged Gentiles and his retirement into the Far West
Who chooses to attend Elder Hitch's lecture on Mormonism?
Passepartout
What is the impact of the missionary's lecture on the audience?
It attracts some interest initially, then loses it gradually
What is the reaction of Mr. Fogg and Fix to the lecture on Mormonism?
They choose not to attend
What was the government subsidy per mile received by the engineers for laying the track between the Wahsatch Mountains and the Rocky Mountains?
$48,000
Where did the train reach its highest elevation before descending towards Bitter Creek Valley?
Great Salt Lake
What was Aouda's reaction upon recognizing Colonel Stamp Proctor among the passengers at Green River?
Alarm
What did Fix and Passepartout agree to do to prevent a confrontation between Proctor and Mr. Fogg?
Keep Mr. Fogg on the train
What did Mr. Fogg question Fix's willingness to do, to which Fix expressed determination?
Fight for him
What was Passepartout worried about regarding the journey's timing in winter?
Snow accumulation
Where did the train stop before entering Wyoming Territory?
Fort Bridger station
What was the primary reason for the engineers encountering difficulties laying the track between the Wahsatch Mountains and the Rocky Mountains?
Difficult terrain
What did the train encounter in the section between the Wahsatch Mountains and the Rocky Mountains, leading to the use of culverts?
Creeks
What was the impact of snowfall and rain at Green River station on the train's progress?
It had no effect
What was Passepartout's concern about the journey's timing in winter?
Snow accumulation
What was the party's initial destination when boarding the train at the station?
Great Salt Lake
What is the highest elevation the train reaches during the journey?
Eight thousand and ninety-two feet above sea level
Where was the Union Pacific Railroad inaugurated?
Julesburg
How many miles had been passed over from San Francisco in three days and three nights?
Thirteen hundred and eighty-two miles
Where did the train enter after passing near Sedgwick?
Nebraska
What does Fogg promise to do if the soldiers save the prisoners from the Sioux?
Divide five thousand dollars among the soldiers
What does Aouda admire about Fogg?
His courage and sacrifice
What does Fix consider doing but feels discouraged by the vast white plains?
Pursuing Fogg
What does the unexpected train incident demonstrate?
Fogg's selfless determination
What does Aouda do while waiting for Fogg's return?
Admires Fogg's noble generosity
What does the text capture about the characters' choices?
The moral dilemmas faced by the characters
What does Captain offer to Fogg?
Thirty volunteers to join him
What does Fix struggle with as he contemplates pursuing Fogg?
Regret and indecision
What does the commanding officer of Fort Kearney fear?
Leaving the fort unprotected
What does the unexpected train incident demonstrate about the characters?
The characters' internal struggles
What does Fogg resolve to do when facing the decision to rescue his servant from the Sioux?
Go alone
What does Aouda ponder while waiting for Fogg's return?
Fogg's noble generosity and silent sacrifice
Who bravely defended herself with a revolver during the Indian attack on the train?
Aouda
What action did Passepartout take to stop the train during the attack?
Detaching the cars from the engine
Who caused the Sioux to flee by their arrival at the scene?
Soldiers from Fort Kearney
Who was seriously injured during the Indian attack on the train?
Colonel Proctor
Where was the train hurtling towards during the Indian attack?
Fort Kearney station
Who risked their life to stop the train during the Indian attack?
Passepartout
Who went missing after the Sioux attack on the train?
Passepartout
What was the aftermath of the fierce battle between the passengers and the Sioux?
The train was left stained with blood
Who was unharmed during the Indian attack on the train?
Mr. Fogg
Who were the attackers during the Indian assault on the train?
Sioux Indians
What was the duration of the struggle during the Indian attack on the train?
Ten minutes
Where did the Sioux threaten to take control of the train?
Between Fort Kearney and the next station
What event is celebrated at the inauguration of the great railroad?
Printing of the first Railway Pioneer issue
Where was the duel supposed to take place?
Plum Creek station
What is the primary reason the duel does not take place at the scheduled location?
The train conductor informs them that they are 20 minutes late and cannot stop for the duel
Who suggests an alternative way to conduct the duel?
The train conductor
What does the text primarily highlight about the encounter with Colonel Proctor and the ensuing duel?
The challenges and conflicts faced during the journey
What game do Mr. Fogg and his companions engage in on the train?
Whist
Who is Mr. Fogg's second in the duel?
Fix
What does the train conductor inform the duel participants, leading to the averted duel?
The train is 20 minutes late and cannot stop for the duel
Where do the duel participants, their seconds, and the conductor move to after the duel is averted?
To the rear of the train
What does the text primarily convey about the unfolding events related to the duel?
The suspense and resolution as the duel is averted
What does the game of whist primarily highlight about Mr. Fogg and his companions?
Their competitive spirit and chance favoring Mr. Fogg
What does the train conductor suggest as an alternative to the scheduled duel?
To fight as the train proceeds
What caused the delay at Fort Kearney?
Adverse weather conditions
Who expresses concern about Phileas Fogg's haste after the delay at Fort Kearney?
Fix
What is Aouda worried about during the delay at Fort Kearney?
Fate of the other passengers and conflict with Indians
What impact does the delay at Fort Kearney have on Fogg's journey?
Fogg falls 20 hours behind schedule
What emotion does Aouda experience after being rescued from the Sioux Indians?
Deeply moved and grateful
What is Passepartout distressed about after the delay at Fort Kearney?
The time lost and its impact on Fogg's journey
What complicates Fogg's race against time after the events at Fort Kearney?
The delay at Fort Kearney
What is the primary mode of transportation used by the characters during their journey with Fogg?
Trains
What is the next destination after Fort Kearney?
Omaha
What does the delay at Fort Kearney signify for Fix's determination?
A setback in keeping sight of Fogg
What are Aouda, Fix, and Passepartout anxiously waiting for at the station?
The return of the missing passengers
What are the significant implications of the delay at Fort Kearney for Fogg's quest?
Fogg falls behind schedule
What landmark did Mudge perceive, indicating that he was crossing the Platte River?
A specific rock formation
What is the terminus of the Pacific Railroad?
Omaha
What did the party do upon reaching the Omaha railway station?
Boarded a train to Chicago
What did Passepartout confess to himself about their visit to Omaha?
He was relieved they didn't have time to explore
What was the total amount Phileas Fogg offered to the captain of the Henrietta for passage to Liverpool?
Eight thousand dollars
What did Fogg consult for information on alternative steamers after the China had departed?
His Bradshaw
Where did Fogg and his party find the trading vessel, the Henrietta?
At the banks of the Hudson River
What realization did Fogg come to regarding the use of money in securing passage on the Henrietta?
Money had previously solved all their problems
What was the captain of the Henrietta's initial response to Fogg's offer of passage to Liverpool?
He refused the offer outright
What did Passepartout blame himself for?
The delay in Chicago
What did Fogg propose as the offer to the captain of the Henrietta for passage to Bordeaux?
Two thousand dollars per person
What did the captain of the Henrietta finally agree to?
Take them to Bordeaux for two thousand dollars per person
Where did Fogg find the Henrietta preparing for departure?
Bordeaux
How did Fogg's determination and resourcefulness manifest?
In his relentless pursuit of alternative transportation options
What was the total amount Fogg initially offered to the captain of the Henrietta?
Five thousand dollars
What was the destination Fogg initially sought passage to on the Henrietta?
Liverpool
What was the cost for Captain Speedy to take Phileas Fogg and his party on the Henrietta?
$8,000
Where was the Henrietta originally intended to sail to?
Liverpool
What was the potential duration of the journey from New York to Liverpool?
Nine days
What caused a decrease in the ship's speed near the Banks of Newfoundland?
Rough seas
Who is suspicious of Fogg's actions during the journey?
Fix
What is Captain Speedy's behavior while locked up on board the Henrietta?
Causing trouble
What does Mr. Fogg focus on despite challenging weather conditions?
The ship's course
What wins over the crew and leads to Captain Speedy being locked up?
Fogg's shrewd use of banknotes
What is the primary emotion displayed by Aouda during the dangerous storm?
Fear
What does Passepartout suspect about Captain Speedy?
Causing trouble
What does the ship encounter near the Banks of Newfoundland?
Dangerous conditions
What is Fix's attitude towards Fogg's actions?
Confused and suspicious
What does Fogg offer to buy from Captain Speedy?
The Henrietta
Who overhears the conversation about the insufficient coal supply?
Passepartout
What is the amount Fogg offers to buy the Henrietta for?
$60,000
What leaves Passepartout and Fix in disbelief?
The unexpected turn of events
What illustrates the high stakes and urgency of Fogg's journey?
The tension between Fogg's time constraints and the need for the ship
What does Fogg reveal to Captain Speedy during the negotiation?
His urgency to reach London by a specific time
What does Fogg's resourcefulness and determination indicate?
His ability to navigate through challenges and make strategic decisions
What does the wind render useless during the tempest?
The sails
What does the engineer inform Fogg about?
The insufficient coal supply for the journey
What does Fix remain skeptical about?
Passepartout's information
What does Captain Speedy initially refuse to sell?
The Henrietta
What is the primary reason for the tension between Fogg's time constraints and the need for the ship?
His urgency to reach London by a specific time
What does Phileas Fogg do to maintain steam pressure on the ship?
He orders the interior of the ship to be burned for fuel
Where does the ship sight the Irish coast and Fastnet Light?
On the 19th of December
Where does Fogg aim to reach to gain twelve hours by utilizing express trains and rapid boats?
Liverpool
Where does Fogg disembark, only six hours away from London?
Liverpool
Who is tempted to arrest Fogg but refrains from doing so at that moment?
Fix
Where do Fogg and his companions embark on a steamer from, to reach Liverpool?
Dublin
Where is Fogg arrested in the Queen's name?
Queenstown
Who blames himself for concealing Fix's true purpose from Fogg?
Passepartout
Who remains at the Custom House, devastated by Fogg's arrest?
Aouda and Passepartout
What is Fogg's reaction at the Custom House, after his arrest?
He sits motionless, showing no apparent anger or emotion
Where does the Henrietta enter, allowing Fogg to disembark?
Queenstown Harbour
What does Fix do when he refrains from arresting Fogg at a certain moment?
He is tempted to arrest Fogg
What was Mr. Fogg's emotional state upon his return from the journey?
He was calm and impassive
What did Mr. Fogg plan to do for Aouda before his financial situation changed?
Put a portion of his fortune at her disposal for a happy existence
How did Aouda react when Mr. Fogg expressed his regret for bringing her to England?
She was understanding and empathetic
What was Passepartout's predominant emotion when he went to Aouda's room?
Sadness and desolation
What did Phileas Fogg do with the remaining one thousand pounds after winning the wager?
Divided it between Passepartout and Fix
What was Phileas Fogg's primary objective in making the journey around the world?
To be victorious, not to win money
What did Mr. Fogg say to Aouda regarding their marriage?
Asked if the marriage was still agreeable to her
What did Passepartout find out after Mr. Fogg's victory in the wager?
They might have made the tour of the world in only seventy-eight days
What did Phileas Fogg do with the gas cost from Passepartout's share of the remaining money?
Deducted it for the sake of regularity
What was the immediate outcome of Mr. Fogg's victory in the wager?
The marriage took place forty-eight hours after
What did Passepartout do as soon as it was light the next day after the victory in the wager?
Rapped vigorously at his master's door
What means of conveyance did Phileas Fogg employ during his journey around the world?
Steamers, railways, carriages, yachts, trading-vessels, sledges, elephants
What event leads to a change in English public opinion about Phileas Fogg?
The revelation of the real bank robber's arrest
What causes Fogg's name to become valuable again in financial circles?
The papers resuming discussion about the wager on Fogg's journey
What leads to a debate at the Reform Club about the status of the bet?
Uncertainty about whether Fogg, known for his eccentricity, would have arrived by the agreed-upon time
What causes London society to be in intense anxiety about Fogg's whereabouts?
The lack of news about Fogg
What leads to bets on Fogg's journey increasing in number and value?
The lack of news about Fogg
What causes Fogg's antagonists to wait anxiously at the Reform Club?
The debate about the status of the bet
What is the primary reason for the speculation about Fogg's whereabouts by his friends at the Reform Club?
The lack of news about Fogg
What does the group of gentlemen, including Andrew Stuart, doubt about Fogg's ability?
His ability to complete his tour on time
What is the outcome of the £20,000 bet at Barings?
Fogg wins the bet by arriving at the last minute
Why does Passepartout create a sense of urgency and panic?
He mistakenly believes a marriage ceremony is scheduled for Sunday
How does Fogg explain his error in the date of his arrival in London?
He gained a day during his journey by traveling constantly eastward
What does Fogg gain from his journey around the world?
Nothing but happiness
What is the purpose of Passepartout engaging the services of a clergyman?
For a marriage ceremony
How does Fogg win the £20,000 bet at Barings?
By arriving at the last minute
What causes Fogg's name to become valuable again in financial circles?
His successful completion of the journey around the world
What is the reason for the group's anxiety as they await Fogg's arrival?
The outcome of a £20,000 bet is dependent on Fogg's arrival
What does Fogg's project of traveling around the world seem to the group of gentlemen?
Absurd and impossible due to inevitable delays
What is the primary concern of the group of gentlemen regarding Fogg's journey?
His ability to complete the journey on time
What is the reaction of the group when Fogg arrives just in time to win the bet?
Surprise and disbelief
Study Notes
Phileas Fogg's Daily Routine and Household Organization
- Phileas Fogg follows a strict daily routine outlined in a programme which details his activities from morning until midnight
- The house in Saville Row is meticulously organized and furnished to suit Mr. Fogg's methodical and tranquil lifestyle
- Mr. Fogg's wardrobe is systematically arranged and labeled based on the time of year and season for wearing
- The house lacks a study or books, as Fogg has access to libraries at the Reform Club
- Fogg's bedroom contains a moderate-sized safe but no weapons, reflecting his peaceful habits
- Phileas Fogg's daily routine includes precise activities and timings, such as his breakfast and reading habits
- Fogg's breakfast at the Reform Club consists of specific dishes and is followed by reading the Times and the Standard
- Fogg's regular partners at whist at the Reform Club include wealthy and respectable individuals from English trade and finance
- The conversation at the Reform Club revolves around a recent robbery of fifty-five thousand pounds from the Bank of England
- The Bank of England is described as having a lack of security measures, with gold, silver, and banknotes freely exposed
- The stolen package of banknotes was not found, and the amount was passed to the account of profit and loss
- The conversation at the Reform Club reveals that Phileas Fogg's head emerges from behind his newspapers, showing his engagement in the discussion
Detective Fix's Discovery and Plan
- Passepartout's family watch is a perfect chronometer, but it is set to London time, causing a discrepancy with the local time in Suez.
- Phileas Fogg has left London hastily with a large sum of money, claiming to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a wager.
- Fix suspects Fogg's true intentions and is convinced that Fogg will not stop at Suez but continue to Bombay.
- Passepartout reveals that Bombay is in India, and it will take ten days to reach by sea from Suez.
- Passepartout is concerned about the gas burner he forgot to turn off, as it is burning at his expense during the journey.
- Fix decides to send a dispatch to London for a warrant of arrest to be sent to Bombay and plans to follow Fogg to India and arrest him there.
- The Mongolia, the steamer bound for Bombay, has a diverse set of passengers, including military officers and rich young English travelers.
- The steamer is expected to reach Aden from Suez within the company's regulated time of 138 hours, thanks to its vigorous speed.
- The passengers on the steamer are mostly headed to India, with some going to Bombay and others to Calcutta via Bombay, the nearest route after the construction of a railway across the Indian peninsula.
- The military officers on board are either part of the regular British forces or command the Sepoy troops, receiving high salaries from the central government.
- The purser's hospitable efforts and the diverse mix of passengers make the time pass quickly on the Mongolia.
- Detective Fix boards the Mongolia with a small bag and sets off to follow Fogg to India, sending a dispatch to London before departing.
Rescue Attempt at the Temple
- A group of individuals plan to rescue a victim from a temple where a sacrifice is about to take place
- They reach the temple walls at midnight, and start making an opening with pocket knives
- A cry is heard from inside the temple, causing the group to halt their efforts and retreat
- Guards appear at the rear of the temple, preventing the group from reaching the victim
- Despite the setback, the group decides to wait for a last-minute chance to save the victim
- As the sacrifice is about to take place, the victim seems to resist and the crowd becomes animated
- The victim is placed on a pyre, about to be set on fire, prompting a mad rush from one of the rescuers
- Just as the rescuer is about to intervene, the old rajah rises from the pyre, holding his wife, causing the crowd to fall into terror
- The old rajah and his wife are carried away, leaving the rescuers and the crowd in astonishment
- The rescuers' attempt to save the victim ultimately fails, as the old rajah unexpectedly intervenes
- The group's mixed emotions are evident in their reactions to the unexpected turn of events
- The old rajah's intervention leaves the rescuers and the crowd in awe, as they witness the unexpected outcome
Journey Across Indian Forests
- Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty, accompanied by Passepartout and a Parsee guide, traveled across Indian forests on an elephant named Kiouni.
- The guide chose a route through the forest to save twenty miles of travel, avoiding the capricious turns of the Vindhia Mountains and the in-progress railway line.
- Despite the discomfort of the swift elephant ride, Fogg and Cromarty endured it with British phlegm, while Passepartout, mounted on Kiouni's back, adapted to the bouncing and shocks.
- The guide stopped the elephant after two hours for an hour of rest, during which Kiouni quenched his thirst and fed on branches and shrubs.
- The journey presented a savage landscape, inhabited by a fanatical population practicing the most horrible practices of the Hindu faith, and travelers encountered hostile bands of ferocious Indians.
- Passepartout, while amused by monkeys and the journey, worried about the fate of Kiouni once they reached Allahabad, as it would be expensive to transport him further.
- They crossed the principal chain of the Vindhias by evening, making a halt in a ruined bungalow, and resumed the journey at six in the morning, hoping to reach Allahabad by evening.
- The guide avoided inhabited places and chose to travel under the cover of the woods, as they were only twelve miles away from Allahabad.
- The travelers stopped under a clump of bananas to rest and eat, appreciating the healthy and succulent fruit.
- The journey continued through a thick forest, extending several miles, with the guide preferring to travel under its cover.
- Throughout the journey, Sir Francis slept heavily, Passepartout was wrapped in uneasy dreams, and Mr. Fogg slumbered peacefully.
- The travelers aimed to reach Allahabad by evening, with Mr. Fogg hoping to minimize the time lost since the beginning of the tour.
Rescue Mission in "Around the World in 80 Days"
- Sir Francis Cromarty, Phileas Fogg, and their guide discuss a non-voluntary sacrifice to take place at a pagoda in Bundelcund the next morning at dawn
- The victim, Aouda, was intoxicated with hemp and opium to prevent resistance
- Fogg suggests saving the woman, and the guide, a Parsee, agrees to help
- Aouda is a Parsee and was married against her will to the old rajah of Bundelcund
- The guide shares details about the victim's background and her impending sacrifice
- The group plans to rescue Aouda that night to prevent her being led to her funeral pyre at dawn
- They observe the pagoda, finding guards watching the doors and the priests likely inside
- The group waits for a chance to attempt the rescue, hoping the guards may fall asleep
- The guide, Fogg, and Cromarty engage in a whispered discussion about the situation
- They wait for an opportunity to rescue Aouda, while the guards remain vigilant
- The group remains concealed near the pagoda, hoping for a chance to save Aouda
- The rescue mission faces challenges as the guards and priests remain watchful, and the group waits for an opportunity to act
Following Phileas Fogg's Journey Around the World
- Passepartout suspects that Fix, whom he met at Suez and later encountered on the Rangoon, is following Mr. Fogg's tracks step by step.
- Passepartout believes that Fix could be an agent of Mr. Fogg's friends at the Reform Club, sent to ensure that Fogg completes his journey around the world as agreed upon.
- The Rangoon entered the Strait of Malacca on Wednesday, 30th October, and arrived at Singapore the next day, gaining half a day on its prescribed time of arrival.
- Phileas Fogg and Aouda disembarked at Singapore, where they explored the park-like island and its tropical clime.
- The Rangoon departed from Singapore for Hong Kong, with the intention to reach Yokohama in six days.
- The weather changed with the last quarter of the moon, causing heavy seas and occasional storms, but aiding the steamer's progress.
- The defective construction of the Rangoon required unusual precautions in unfavourable weather, leading to a loss of time and frustrating Passepartout.
- Passepartout expressed impatience due to the expenses incurred in London and expressed belief in Fogg's journey around the world, while Fix doubted it.
- Passepartout's expression disturbed Fix, though he didn't know why.
- The Rangoon had a diverse group of passengers, including Indians, Ceylonese, Chinamen, Malays, and Portuguese, mostly second-class travellers.
- The Rangoon sailed along the coasts of Anam and Cochin China, making rapid progress with the aid of steam and sail.
- Passepartout suspected that Fix was spying on Mr. Fogg, but decided not to share his suspicions with his master.
Unexpected Delays in Hong Kong
- Passepartout, unable to conceal his satisfaction, was eager to aid the crew during a storm on the Rangoon.
- Despite the storm, the Rangoon resumed its rapid speed after the weather cleared.
- The delay caused Phileas Fogg to be 24 hours behind schedule.
- The pilot informed Fogg that the steamer to Yokohama, the Carnatic, was scheduled to leave the next morning.
- The Carnatic had been delayed due to boiler repairs, coincidentally benefiting Fogg's schedule.
- Fogg had 16 hours to attend to his business in Hong Kong before the Carnatic's departure.
- Fogg learned that Aouda's relative, Jeejeeh, had left for Europe, likely residing in Holland.
- Fogg advised Aouda to continue the journey with them to Europe, which she agreed to.
- Passepartout was instructed to secure three cabins on the Carnatic for their continued journey.
- Hong Kong was obtained by the English in 1842 through the Treaty of Nankin, and has developed into an important city and port.
- Hong Kong is located at the mouth of the Canton River, around 60 miles from Macao, a Portuguese town.
- The delay in Hong Kong unexpectedly allowed Fogg and Aouda to continue their journey together to Europe.
Perilous Journey to Shanghai
- The barometer indicated a coming storm, with the sea showing signs of a tempest and the pilot, John Bunsby, expressing concern.
- Bunsby confirms a typhoon is approaching and takes precautions by reefing all sail and hoisting a storm-jib.
- Despite the storm, Mr. Fogg, Fix, and Aouda refuse to go below deck, while the boat scuds northward at an incredible speed.
- The storm intensifies, and the pilot suggests seeking shelter at a nearby port, but Mr. Fogg insists on continuing to Shanghai.
- The crew and passengers endure the terrifying storm, with Aouda showing remarkable bravery and Mr. Fogg remaining composed.
- As the storm begins to calm, the Tankadere nears Shanghai, with only a short time to reach the steamer to Yokohama.
- The wind becomes calmer, and the boat makes good progress, but time is running out to reach Shanghai before the steamer departs.
- Despite the odds, the Tankadere makes significant progress and finds itself only three miles from Shanghai at seven in the evening.
- The perilous journey, including hours lost during the storm, leaves them within reach of Shanghai, but time is running out to catch the steamer to Yokohama.
- The journey becomes a race against time as the boat needs to maintain an average speed of nine miles per hour to reach Shanghai before the steamer departs.
- The fine sails and favorable winds allow the Tankadere to make rapid progress, bringing them within ten miles of the mouth of Shanghai River by six in the evening.
- With just three miles left to Shanghai at seven in the evening, the passengers' impatience grows as they race against time to catch the steamer to Yokohama.
Train Journey Through the American West
- The party boards a train at the station, and just as the train starts, a belated Mormon rushes onto the train, revealing he fled after a domestic dispute.
- The train leaves Great Salt Lake at Ogden, passing northward for an hour toward Weber River, having traveled nearly 900 miles from San Francisco.
- The engineers encountered difficulties laying the track in the section between the Wahsatch Mountains and the Rocky Mountains, receiving a government subsidy of $48,000 per mile.
- The track reached its highest elevation at the Great Salt Lake, then descended towards Bitter Creek Valley, crossing several creeks on culverts.
- The train stops at Fort Bridger station, enters Wyoming Territory, and halts at Green River station the next day, where snowfall and rain do not impede their progress.
- Passepartout worries about the journey's timing in winter, fearing snow accumulation could jeopardize Mr. Fogg's tour.
- Aouda recognizes Colonel Stamp Proctor, who insulted Mr. Fogg in San Francisco, among the passengers at Green River, causing her alarm.
- Aouda confides in Fix and Passepartout about seeing Proctor on the train, and they discuss preventing a confrontation between Proctor and Mr. Fogg.
- Fix and Passepartout agree to prevent Mr. Fogg from leaving the train in the hope of avoiding a face-off with Proctor.
- Mr. Fogg overhears part of the conversation and later questions Fix's willingness to fight for him, to which Fix expresses determination to get him back to Europe alive.
- Passepartout, despite feeling a shudder, maintains confidence in Mr. Fogg, while the group plans to keep Mr. Fogg on the train to avoid a confrontation with Proctor.
Aouda and Fix's Dilemma in "Around the World in 80 Days"
- Aouda and Fix are stranded at Fort Kearney due to a delayed train and adverse weather conditions
- The train leaves, leaving Aouda and Fix behind
- Aouda worries about the fate of the other passengers and the possibility of conflict with Indians
- Aouda and Fix spend a cold, dismal night at the station, anxiously waiting for the return of the missing passengers
- Phileas Fogg and the other travelers are rescued after a struggle with the Sioux Indians
- Aouda is deeply moved and grateful to Fogg for his protection
- Passepartout is distressed at the time lost and the impact it has on Fogg's journey
- The next train to Omaha is not until the evening, causing Fogg to fall 20 hours behind schedule
- Fix approaches Fogg, expressing concern about his haste
- The delay has significant implications for Fogg's quest to travel around the world in 80 days
- Aouda, Fix, and Passepartout all face challenges and uncertainties as they continue their journey with Fogg
- The events at Fort Kearney further complicate Fogg's race against time
Phileas Fogg's Journey to London and Arrest
- Phileas Fogg gains forty thousand dollars by acquiring the vessel Henrietta
- Fogg orders the interior of the ship to be burned for fuel to maintain steam pressure
- The ship sighted the Irish coast and Fastnet Light on the 19th of December
- Fogg aims to reach Liverpool to gain twelve hours by utilizing express trains and rapid boats
- The Henrietta enters Queenstown Harbour at high tide, allowing Fogg to disembark
- Fix is tempted to arrest Fogg but refrains from doing so at that moment
- Fogg and his companions embark on a steamer from Dublin to Liverpool
- Fogg disembarks in Liverpool, only six hours away from London
- Fix arrests Fogg in the Queen's name, and Fogg is imprisoned
- Passepartout blames himself for concealing Fix's true purpose from Fogg
- Aouda and Passepartout remain at the Custom House, devastated by Fogg's arrest
- Fogg sits motionless at the Custom House, showing no apparent anger or emotion
Phileas Fogg's Change in Fortunes
- Aouda asks Fogg for forgiveness for following him and possibly contributing to his ruin, but Fogg assures her that he brought her to a safe distance from her persecutors.
- Aouda expresses gratitude for Fogg's rescue and comfort in a foreign land, and Fogg offers the little he has left at her service.
- Aouda expresses concern for Fogg's fate and offers herself to be his wife, to which Fogg responds with a declaration of love.
- Passepartout is summoned, and Fogg asks him if it's too late to notify the Reverend Samuel Wilson for that evening, hinting at a wedding.
- A change in English public opinion occurs when it is revealed that the real bank robber, James Strand, was arrested, transforming Fogg's image from a criminal to an honorable gentleman.
- The papers resume discussion about the wager on Fogg's journey, and his name becomes valuable again in financial circles.
- Fogg's friends at the Reform Club are in suspense about his reappearance and speculate about his whereabouts.
- London society is in intense anxiety about Fogg's whereabouts, and there are efforts to gather news about him from America and Asia.
- Despite the lack of news, bets on Fogg's journey increase in number and value as he nears the end of his journey.
- A large crowd gathers in Pall Mall and nearby streets, with a multitude of brokers conducting financial transactions and discussions.
- Fogg's antagonists wait anxiously at the Reform Club, and there is a debate about the status of the bet as the agreed time approaches.
- The debate at the club centers on whether Fogg, known for his eccentricity, would have arrived by the agreed-upon time, and there is uncertainty about the outcome of the bet.
Phileas Fogg's Journey Around the World
- Phileas Fogg is known for his punctuality and is expected to arrive before the last minute.
- The group of gentlemen, including Andrew Stuart, doubts Fogg's ability to complete his tour on time.
- They believe Fogg's project of traveling around the world is absurd and impossible due to inevitable delays.
- Despite their doubts, the group prepares to present Fogg's cheque for losing the bet at Barings the next day.
- The clock shows twenty minutes to nine, and the group is anxious as they await Fogg's arrival.
- Fogg's arrival is critical as it will determine the outcome of a £20,000 bet.
- Fogg surprises everyone by arriving at the last minute, winning the bet and gaining nothing but happiness from his journey.
- Passepartout, Fogg's servant, is sent to engage the services of a clergyman for a marriage ceremony.
- Passepartout mistakenly believes the ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, creating a sense of urgency and panic.
- Fogg, kidnapped by Passepartout, rushes to the Reform Club, arriving just in time to win the bet.
- Fogg's error in the date of his arrival in London is explained by the fact that he gained a day during his journey by traveling constantly eastward.
- The text ends with an explanation of how Fogg gained an extra day due to traveling eastward and crossing degrees.
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