What kind of person is Passepartout?

Passepartout – Fogg’s valet, Passepartout is a foil to Fogg’s character. This interesting Frenchman is an integral part of the story, from the very first chapter. He is shown as a man, who is on the lookout for some peace and quiet after having had a very exciting and adventurous life.

What were the terms of the wager in Around the World in Eighty Days?

After reading in The Daily Telegraph that a new railroad in India has made it theoretically possible to travel around the world in 80 days, Fogg bets his fellow members at the Reform Club that he will make that journey in 80 days or less; the wager is for the princely sum of £20,000 (half his fortune).

What is Passepartout trying to arrange when he discovers that he and his traveling companions have gained a day and still have time to win the bet?

Passepartout is sent to get a vicar to arrange the wedding, only to learn that the gang forgot they gained a day due to traveling east and actually arrived early.

Who was Sir Francis Cromarty describe him?

A British Brigadier-general whom Phileas Fogg and Jean Passepartout meet on the Mongolia steamship from Suez, Egypt to Bombay, India and on the train from Bombay to Calcutta. Sir Francis Cromarty is about fifty years old and fought in the last Sepoy revolt in India.

How is Passepartout character important to the overall story?

Did things happen as Passepartout expected?

Answer: yes that thing happened as passepartout expected.

Why did Passepartout not answer his master’s call?

Passepartout had studied his master’s timetable carefully and so was very surprised to see him home early. As Jules Verne himself writes – ” Mr. Fogg repaired to his bedroom, and called out, “Passepartout!” Passepartout did not reply. It could not be he who was called; it was not the right hour.

What did Passepartout observe about his master?

During his brief interview with Mr. Fogg, Passepartout had been carefully observing him. He appeared to be a man about forty years of age, with fine, handsome features, and a tall, well shaped figure. His countenance possessed in the highest degree “repose in action,” a quality of those who act rather than talk.

What were Passepartout and Phileas Fogg accused?

In Calcutta, Fix arranges for Fogg and Passepartout to be arrested on the charge of Passepartout having entered a Hindu temple in Bombay without taking off his shoes. Passepartout and Fogg, considered responsible for his servant’s conduct, both face the prospect of eight days in jail.

What did Passepartout think of Mr Fogg?

Passepartout thinks Phileas Fogg will give up the journey when they reach Bombay. Fix finds Passepartout several times during the voyage and pumps him for more information about Fogg.

How did Francis Cromarty Passepartout and Fogg react when they learned that railway line was incomplete?

Passepartout, not less surprised, rushed out and speedily returned, crying: “Monsieur, no more railway!” They learn that the rail has not been lain from this place till Allahabad and so the passengers will have to find their own way to Allahabad and from there they can once again board a train to Calcutta.

Why did Passepartout feel that Mr Fogg’s residence would be the best place he wanted?

As for Passepartout, he was a true Parisian of Paris. Passepartout was desirous of respecting the gentleman whom he served. Hearing that Mr. Phileas Fogg was looking for a servant, and that his life was one of unbroken regularity, he felt sure that this would be the place he was after.