Around the World in 72 Days

What is the author's main purpose for writing this poem?

• To explain how newspapers were printed in the 1800s

• To entertain readers with a story about a daring reporter

• To teach readers how to travel with little luggage

• To persuade readers to become newspaper reporters

What does the word "feat" mean in line 12?

• A type of journey

• A personal goal

• A remarkable achievement

• A daily task

Which theme is best supported by this poem?

• Traveling is fun when you have company.

• Reporters must follow the rules.

• Courage and determination can lead to success.

• It's important to stay close to home.

Which line best shows that Nellie Bly was brave?

• She climbed aboard a royal ship / beside a New Jersey pier

• She went from Europe to the Middle East, / Ceylon to Singapore

• but Bly would not delay

• Her stories flew by cable / for New York World to print

How does the author organize this poem to help the reader understand Nellie Bly's journey?

• By comparing different newspaper reporters

• By listing her destinations alphabetically

• By presenting the events of her trip in order

• By describing the emotions of her readers

What can the reader conclude about Nellie Bly's trip?

• It was an ordinary event for a reporter in her time.

• It helped her become famous and respected.

• It was only important to her newspaper.

• It was easier than she expected.

Which are two challenges that Nellie Bly faced during her trip?

• o   Performing her job while she’s away.

• o   Finding available ways to travel.

• o   She is nervous about sailing alone.

• o   Dealing with people that doubt her.

• o   She is unsure of how to pack her luggage.

What is the tone of the poem?

• Serious and gloomy

• Exciting and admiring

• Mysterious and spooky

• Confused and uncertain

Which of these is the best summary of the poem?

• Nellie Bly traveled around the world after her boss told her not to go, and a legend was created from her travels.

• Nellie Bly wore one outfit for a seventy-two-day trip that ended in San Francisco when her fans celebrated her return.

• Nellie Bly wrote about her trip aboard ships to faraway countries, and people enjoyed it so much they held a big party.

• Nellie Bly wanted to travel around the world and write about her journey, so she set out alone, and the public read about her adventures.

What was the main reason Nellie Bly wanted to travel around the world, according to the passage 'Around the World in 72 Days'?

• To help her paper with its sales and to write about her feat.

• To break a world record for the fastest journey.

• To escape from her daily routine and seek adventure.

• To visit family members living abroad.