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Write the central idea of the given extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
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Justice is served/done in the end. Explain.
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Elaborate the following quote in the light of the extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
‘Quitters never win and winners never quit’
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Elaborate the following quote in the light of the extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
‘Time is the only solution to problems’
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Following are some dialogues of the major characters in the extract. Find out who the speaker is, his/her tone, style, significance, etc., of the dialogue.
| Dialogue | Speaker | Who said to Whom | Tone, Style, Significance, etc. |
| “Why do you not curse me? It was my fault that" | |||
| “If Phileas Fogg had come in the 7:23 train, he would have got here by this time. We can, therefore, regard the bet as won.” | |||
| “Sir-forgive me - a most- unfortunate resemblance - robber arrested three days age-you-are free!” | |||
| “Will you pardon me for bringing you to England?” | |||
| “It is for me to ask that question. You were ruined, but now you are rich again.” |
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Read the extract again and complete the web by highlighting the qualities of the following character:
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Read the extract again and complete the web by highlighting the qualities of the following character:
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Read the extract again and complete the web by highlighting the qualities of the following character:
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Describe the character of Mary Morstan from Dr. Watson’s point of view.
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Sherlock Holmes is the leading character in the extract. Explain.
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Dr. Watson, the narrator, is one of the major characters in the novel. Illustrate
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Holmes is always one step ahead of Dr. Watson in solving cases. Elucidate.
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Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence as per their occurrence in the extract:
| Jumbled Incidents | Correct Sequence |
| (1) Holmes put a revolver in his pocket. | (a) ____________ |
| (2) Holmes gave Winwood’s book ‘Martyrdom of Man’ to Dr. Watson. | (b) ____________ |
| (3) Mary received a large and lustrous pearl through the post. | (c) ____________ |
| (4) Mary’s father was an officer in an Indian regiment. | (d) ____________ |
| (5) Mary Morstan was a well-dressed young lady. | (e) ____________ |
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Discuss the importance of the following statement in light of the extract.
The trio − Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Mary decide to visit Lyceum Theatre.
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Discuss the importance of the following statement in light of the extract.
Mary received Pearls every year on the same day.
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Discuss the importance of the following statement in light of the extract.
Holmes carefully examined the paper given by Mary.
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Cite various references (lines) from the extract that tell us about the time and period of the events.
| Lines | Time and period |
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How does the series of actions go from London to India? Explain by citing references from the extract.
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The extract begins when Mary Morstan meets Sherlock Holmes at his house. After that Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Mary visit some places in London. Explain in detail the various places mentioned in the extract.
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Basically the setting of the extract is in London but it has some references of India, too. Explain how the settings of the extract contribute to the theme of the novel.
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