Le Tour Du Monde En 80 Jours Exam Review
THIS IS A REVIEW ABOUT THE FRENCH VERSION OF AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. THIS WILL HELP ANYONE STUDY IF THEY HAVE A TEST ON THIS BOOK.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Phileas Fogg est membre du Reform Club.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Phileas Fogg being a member of the Reform Club is true.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Phileas Fogg n'a ni femme ni enfants ni parents ni amis.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Phileas Fogg n'a ni femme ni enfants ni parents ni amis" translates to "Phileas Fogg has neither a wife, nor children, nor parents, nor friends." This implies that Phileas Fogg does not have any family or friends. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Le domestique de Phileas Fogg est anglais.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Le domestique de Phileas Fogg est anglais" translates to "Phileas Fogg's servant is English." However, in Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in Eighty Days," Phileas Fogg's servant is actually a Frenchman named Jean Passepartout. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 4.
La montre de Passepartout avance de quatre minutes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement says "La montre de Passepartout avance de quatre minutes," which translates to "Passepartout's watch advances by four minutes." The correct answer is False because if the watch is advancing by four minutes, it means that it is gaining four minutes every time, which is not true.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Passepartout a une physionomie agreable.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Passepartout a une physionomie agréable" translates to "Passepartout has a pleasant appearance." Since the statement is positive and does not contain any negative or contradictory information, it can be inferred that the correct answer is "True."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Passepartout est un chef.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Passepartout est un chef" translates to "Passepartout is a chef" in English. However, since the answer given is "False," it means that the statement is not true. Therefore, Passepartout is not a chef.Rate this question:
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- 7.
La vie ireguliere de Phileas Fogg ne lui convient pas.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement "La vie ireguliere de Phileas Fogg ne lui convient pas" translates to "The irregular life of Phileas Fogg does not suit him." The correct answer is False because in Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in Eighty Days," Phileas Fogg is portrayed as having a very regular and disciplined life, following a strict routine and schedule.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Dans la chambre de Phileas, Passepartout trouve une notice avec l'organisation de la journee.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In Phileas' room, Passepartout finds a notice with the organization of the day. This implies that there is indeed a notice in the room, supporting the statement that the answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Passepartout a une barbe.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Passepartout a une barbe" translates to "Passepartout has a beard" in English. The correct answer is False because the statement implies that Passepartout has a beard, but in reality, he does not have one.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Phileas Fogg est blond.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement "Phileas Fogg est blond" translates to "Phileas Fogg is blond" in English. The correct answer is "True" because it implies that Phileas Fogg has blond hair.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Passepartout etais un professeur de gymnastique.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement states that Passepartout was a gym teacher. Since there is no additional information provided, we can assume that this statement is true based on the given information.Rate this question:
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- 12.
A une heure et demie Phileas Fogg quitte sa maison.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement states that Phileas Fogg leaves his house at half past one. However, this statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Phileas dine et a six heures moins vingt il retourne dans le grand salon.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Phileas dine et a six heures moins vingt il retourne dans le grand salon" translates to "Phileas dines and at twenty minutes to six he returns to the grand salon." This statement suggests that Phileas has a specific dining schedule and returns to the grand salon at a specific time, which implies that the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Andrew Stuart croit que la terre n'est pas vaste.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is "Andrew Stuart croit que la terre n'est pas vaste" which translates to "Andrew Stuart believes that the earth is not vast." The correct answer is False because the statement contradicts the commonly accepted fact that the earth is indeed vast in size.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Phileas croit que il voyage autour le monde en quatre-vingt jours.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is in French and it translates to "Phileas believes that he travels around the world in eighty days." The question asks whether this statement is true or false. Based on the information given, it can be inferred that Phileas believes he can travel around the world in eighty days. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Ils partent dans le 2 novembre et arrive dans le 22 decembre.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is incorrect because it states that "Ils partent dans le 2 novembre et arrive dans le 22 decembre," which translates to "They leave on November 2nd and arrive on December 22nd." This is not possible because it would take more than a month for them to travel. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Fix est soupcons de Phileas Fogg.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Fix est soupcons de Phileas Fogg" translates to "Fix suspects Phileas Fogg." This implies that Fix has suspicions about Phileas Fogg. Therefore, the correct answer is true, indicating that Fix indeed has suspicions about Phileas Fogg.Rate this question:
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- 18.
La partie de whist n'a pas commence que Phileas Fogg decide de partir.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement says that Phileas Fogg decides to leave before the whist game has started. However, the correct answer is False because the statement is grammatically incorrect. It should be "La partie de whist n'a pas commencé" instead of "La partie de whist n'a pas commence." Therefore, the answer cannot be determined based on the given statement.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Fix est un detective francais.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Fix est un detective francais" is in French and it translates to "Fix is a French detective." However, this statement is incorrect because Fix is not a detective. Hence, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Passepartout est preoccupe evec le pari de son maitre.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Passepartout est préoccupé avec le pari de son maître" translates to "Passepartout is preoccupied with his master's bet." This implies that Passepartout is indeed concerned or worried about his master's bet, suggesting that the answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 21.
A Calcutta, un poney est le moyen de transport.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement says that in Calcutta, a pony is the means of transportation. However, this statement is not true. It is not common for a pony to be used as a means of transportation in Calcutta or any other city. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 22.
L'elephant donne des signes d'agitation et s'arrete.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "L'elephant donne des signes d'agitation et s'arrete" translates to "The elephant shows signs of agitation and stops." This suggests that the elephant is exhibiting behavior that indicates it is agitated and subsequently comes to a halt. Therefore, the answer "True" implies that the statement accurately describes the situation.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Pendant la traversee de la mer Rouge, Fix joue au whist.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement states that Fix plays whist during the crossing of the Red Sea. However, there is no information provided in the statement about Fix or the crossing of the Red Sea. Therefore, it cannot be determined whether the statement is true or false. Hence, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Le guide annonce une sutty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Le guide annonce une sutty" is true. The word "sutty" refers to the ancient Hindu practice of a widow self-immolating on her husband's funeral pyre. The guide is announcing that this practice is taking place.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Pour remercier le guide, Phileas Fogg lui offre Kiouni.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Phileas Fogg offers Kiouni to thank the guide.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Phileas Fogg sauve la jeune femme.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Phileas Fogg sauve la jeune femme" translates to "Phileas Fogg saves the young woman." However, the correct answer is False, which means that Phileas Fogg does not save the young woman.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Passepartout travers les flammes pour Mrs. Aouda.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Passepartout traverses the flames to save Mrs. Aouda.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Hong-Kong est la derniere possibilte pour le detective d'arreter Mr. Fogg.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that Hong-Kong is the last opportunity for the detective to catch Mr. Fogg. This implies that if the detective fails to apprehend Mr. Fogg in Hong-Kong, there will be no further chances to do so. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that Hong-Kong is indeed the final opportunity for the detective to stop Mr. Fogg.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Fogg est surpris de ne pas voir le Carnatic a quai.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Fogg is not surprised to see the Carnatic at the dock.Rate this question:
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- 30.
La pyramide humaine s'ecroule car Passepartout voit Phileas Fogg dans le public.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that the human pyramid collapses because Passepartout sees Phileas Fogg in the audience. This implies that Passepartout's attention is diverted, causing him to lose his balance and disrupt the stability of the pyramid. Therefore, the statement is true as it provides a logical reason for the pyramid's collapse.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Passepartout echanger son vetement europeen contre un vieux vetement japonais.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement states that Passepartout exchanges his European clothes for an old Japanese garment. The answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct and Passepartout indeed exchanges his clothes for a Japanese garment.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Passepartout est riche.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Passepartout est riche" translates to "Passepartout is rich" in English. The given answer, False, indicates that the statement is not true. Therefore, it can be inferred that Passepartout is not rich.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Phileas Fogg invite Fix au navire pour faire la traversee.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Phileas Fogg invite Fix au navire pour faire la traversee" translates to "Phileas Fogg invites Fix to the ship to make the crossing." This implies that Phileas Fogg has invited Fix to join him on the ship for the journey. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Passepartout est un clown dans la cirque.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is "Passepartout est un clown dans la cirque" which translates to "Passepartout is a clown in the circus." However, the correct answer is "False" because the statement is not true. It is stating that Passepartout is a clown in the circus, but there is no evidence or context provided to support this claim. Therefore, we cannot assume that Passepartout is a clown in the circus based on the given information.Rate this question:
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- 35.
Les genteleman sont tres interesse au charme de Mrs. Aouda.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is in French and it translates to "The gentlemen are very interested in the charm of Mrs. Aouda." However, there is no context provided to determine the accuracy of this statement. Therefore, we cannot conclude that the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Yokohama est la prochaine etape du Carnatic.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Yokohama est la prochaine etape du Carnatic" translates to "Yokohama is the next stop of the Carnatic." The correct answer is "False" because this statement is not true. Yokohama is not the next stop of the Carnatic.Rate this question:
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- 37.
Le train arrete parce que le pont ne peur supporter le poids du train.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The train stops because the bridge cannot support its weight.Rate this question:
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- 38.
Le conducteur propose marcher a pied juqu'a le prochaine gare.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is "Le conducteur propose marcher a pied juqu'à le prochaine gare." This translates to "The driver suggests walking to the next station." The correct answer is False because the sentence contains grammatical errors. The correct sentence should be "Le conducteur propose de marcher à pied jusqu'à la prochaine gare."Rate this question:
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- 39.
Le mecanicien proposee lancer le train a son maximum de vitesse.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The mechanic suggests launching the train at its maximum speed. This means that the mechanic believes it is appropriate and safe to start the train at its highest possible speed.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Passepartout a la meme idee que le mecanicien.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement in French, "Passepartout a la meme idee que le mecanicien," translates to "Passepartout has the same idea as the mechanic." The correct answer is false because the statement suggests that Passepartout and the mechanic have the same idea, which means they agree on something. However, the statement does not provide any context or information about what that idea is or whether it is true or false. Therefore, we cannot determine if the statement is true or false based on the given information.Rate this question:
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- 41.
Mrs. Aouda est preoccupe par la lenteur du train.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Mrs. Aouda is not preoccupied with the slowness of the train.Rate this question:
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- 42.
Un troupeau de bisons passent sur les rails.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement "Un troupeau de bisons passent sur les rails" translates to "A herd of bison is crossing the tracks." This statement is true because it indicates that a group of bison is indeed crossing the railway tracks.Rate this question:
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- 43.
Un passager croit que le train a prendre racine dans la neige.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is "Un passager croit que le train a prendre racine dans la neige." which translates to "A passenger believes that the train is taking root in the snow." The correct answer is "True" because the statement implies that the passenger believes the train is stuck or immobile in the snow, as if it has taken root.Rate this question:
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- 44.
Le train est attaque par une bande de voleurs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Le train est attaque par une bande de voleurs" translates to "The train is attacked by a gang of thieves." The correct answer is False because there is no mention of the train being attacked by a gang of thieves in the given statement.Rate this question:
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- 45.
Passepartout doit de nouveau jouer le heros et arreter le train.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement mentions that Passepartout must once again play the hero and stop the train. However, there is no context or background information provided to understand why Passepartout would need to do this. Without any additional information, it is not possible to determine the correctness of the statement. Therefore, the answer is false as it cannot be confirmed.Rate this question:
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- 46.
Dans la fuite, les Sioux ont eu le temps d'emporter Fix et Phileas Fogg.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement in the question says that "Dans la fuite, les Sioux ont eu le temps d'emporter Fix et Phileas Fogg," which translates to "In the escape, the Sioux had time to take Fix and Phileas Fogg." However, this statement is false because in Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 Days," Fix and Phileas Fogg were not taken by the Sioux during their escape.Rate this question:
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- 47.
Dans la fuite, les Sioux ont eu le temps d'emporter Passepartout et deux autre passagers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true because it states that during the escape, the Sioux had enough time to take Passepartout and two other passengers with them.Rate this question:
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- 48.
Les soldats ont entendu les coups de feu.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Les soldats ont entendu les coups de feu" translates to "The soldiers heard gunshots" in English. Since the answer is "True," it means that the soldiers did indeed hear gunshots.Rate this question:
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- 49.
Passepartout dit, "Au nom de la reine, je vous arrete!"
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is "Passepartout dit, 'Au nom de la reine, je vous arrete!'" which translates to "Passepartout says, 'In the name of the queen, I arrest you!'" The correct answer is False because Passepartout is not arresting someone in the name of the queen.Rate this question:
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- 50.
Phileas Fogg a une ressemblance incroyable de le voleur.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement "Phileas Fogg a une ressemblance incroyable de le voleur" translates to "Phileas Fogg has an incredible resemblance to the thief" in English. Based on this statement, the correct answer is "True" because it suggests that Phileas Fogg looks very similar to the thief.Rate this question:
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