Around the World in 80 Days
by Jules Verne
About_
Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne follows the meticulous Phileas Fogg as he wagers twenty thousand
pounds that he can circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days, accompanied by his loyal servant Passepartout
and pursued by the persistent Detective Fix. Along the way, Fogg encounters danger, adventure, and unexpected
companionship that challenge his rigid worldview. This study guide contains 91 questions across 7 chapter sections
(70 Factual + 21 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 7 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (70 total), 7 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (21 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 7–9
Teacher Note_
This study guide is designed to save you valuable preparation time while giving your students a rich, layered
engagement with Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel. The factual questions build reading comprehension and
accountability, while the critical analysis questions push students to think deeply about character motivation,
moral dilemmas, and thematic meaning. We hope this resource sparks lively classroom discussion and a genuine
love of literature in your students