The Egyptian American International School English Literature - Grade 4 Semester2 Review sheet 2

Name: ______Grade: ______Date: ______

Around the World in 80 Days

Characters : Fill in the character trait chart:

Mr. can best described as

Risk taker : --He was a risk taker as he accepted the wager and he was ready to lose half of his fortune just to prove himself right.------

Organized: --He was organized because he wanted everything to perfectly right.------

Helpful : -He was so helpful as he rescued and helped Passepartout many times.------

Who is Passepartout: -He was Mr Phileas Fogg's new butler.------

Passepartout is a kind person because: -He helped Mr Fogg during his journey and he was so kind to Aouda after rescuing her.------

Chapters 1-2 Choose the correct answer

1. How old was Phileas Fogg? a. 65 b. 50 c. 40 d. 38

2. According to the story, why do you think Mr. Fogg needed a new butler? a. He didn’t have enough butlers b. He was lonely c. He was particular about how he wanted things done d. All his other butlers quit their job.

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3. Jean Passepartout used to work in what city? a. London b. Amsterdam

c. Paris d. Milan

4. Based on the text, “He won’t slip through our fingers,” most nearly means: a. We won’t be able to find him. b. He will not travel by himself. c. He has already been caught. d. He won’t get away.

5. Based on what you have read in the text, the robber’s traits can be described as: a. Clever and gentlemanly b. Careless and secretive

c. Brave and stupid d. Stupid and careless

6. What day was it when the men made a wager that Phileas Fogg would travel the world in 80 days? a. Thursday, January 15 b. Wednesday, December 30 c. Tuesday, November 12 d. Wednesday, October 2

7. What was strange about the clock in the corner of the living room? --It showed the years,months,days,hours,minutes and seconds------

8. What event happened that was in all of the papers? --The robbery of The Bank of England------

9. What would happen if Phileas Fogg lost the wager? ---He would lose half of fortune------

1. How much money was Phileas Fogg travelling with? a) 5,000 pounds b) 20,000 pounds c) 25,000 pounds d) 15,000 pounds

2. Read the following sentence on Page 17, a puzzled grin spread over Passerpartout’s face. What is the synonym of the word puzzled? a) funny

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b) scary c) confused d) delighted

3. Which company owned the steamer “The Mongolia” a) The Oriental and Pacific Company b) The Peninsular and Oriental Company c) The Pacific and Island Company d) The Peninsular Oriental Company

4. Who sent Detective Fix. Fix to look for the robber? a) Bank of America b) The London Police c) Bank of England d) No one sent him

5. The steamer stops at Suez for four hours. Why does it stop at Suez? a) to get new passengers b) for passengers to get their passport stamped c) to get a new supply of coal d) none of the above

6. In your opinion why did the author say this about Detective Fix “Despite his mouse-like appearance, he was a smart detective. __Because although he wasn't handsome he was so smart

7. Why did Detective Fix think Phileas Fogg was the bank robber? __Because his description matched the description of the robber perfectly

8. Why do you think Detective Fix engaged Passpertout in a conversation?

__So that he would get more information about his master.

A: Read and choose the correct answer:

1------enjoyed the sightseeing and visiting new places.

a) Phileas Fogg b) Passepartout

2------followed his daily routine during the trip. a) Mr. Fix b) Mr. Phileas Fogg

3------tries to be friend with ------to know more details about Mr. Phileas a) Mr. Fix --- Passepartout

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b) Mr. Fix ----- Mr. Fogg

4- Mr. Fogg offered ------to buy Kiouni the elephant. a) 1000 pounds b) 2000 pounds

B: Answer the following questions: 1- Why did the priests in Bombai beat Passepartout? --He entered a temple which he wasn't supposed to enter and with his shoes on.------2- What kind of conclusion did Mr. Fix have concerning Mr. Phileas? ---That he was the robber------3- Why could not Mr. Fix arrest Phileas in Bombai and what he was planning to do? ---He wasn't able to arrest him because the arrest warrant hadn't arrived yet. He was planning to follow them to Hong Kong------4- Why did the journey stop in India? ---Because the Indian Railroad wasn't finished yet.------

5- Who is Aouda and How Phileas Fogg helped her? ---She was a wealthy girl who was kidnapped by bandits and Phileas rescued her.------

6. Who is Captain Andrew Speedy?

---He was the captain of the Henerrita which took Phileas to Liverpool------

7. Where was The Henerrita tavelling to?

---It was travelling to Bordeaux------

8. How much money did Phileas pay for Captain Andrew Speedy?

--He paid eight thousand dollars ( Two Thousand each )------

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