Reading Comprehension: Phileas Fogg and the Bank Robbery

Who was the main subject of the conversation in the passage?

• The cashier

• Phileas Fogg

• Stuart

• Ralph

How much was the value of the stolen banknotes?

• Fifty-five thousand pounds

• Seven pounds

• Two thousand pounds

• Three shillings and sixpence

Fill in the blank: The package of banknotes was taken from the principal cashier’s _______.

• table

• drawer

• locker

• shelf

What did the Bank of England repose confidence in, according to the passage?

• The honesty of the public

• The strength of the currency

• The power of the government

• The efficiency of the staff

Where did detectives hasten to after the robbery was discovered?

• Liverpool, Glasgow, Havre, Suez, Brindisi, New York, and other ports

• London Bridge, Paris, Rome, and Madrid

• Berlin, Vienna, Prague, and Budapest

• Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul, and Bangkok

According to the Daily Telegraph, did the thief belong to a professional band?

• True

• False

Ralph thought the prize offered would stimulate the detectives' zeal and activity because:

• it would make them work harder to win the reward.

• he wanted to test their intelligence.

• he believed they needed motivation to solve the case.

• he thought the case was too easy.

According to the passage, how many days does it take to travel from London to Suez via Mont Cenis and Brindisi, by rail and steamboats?

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 5 days

• 14 days

According to the estimate made by the Daily Telegraph, how many days does it take to travel from Yokohama to San Francisco by steamer?

• 13 days

• 22 days

• 7 days

• 9 days

What is the total number of days estimated to travel around the world according to the Daily Telegraph?

• 80 days

• 60 days

• 100 days

• 120 days