Around the World in Eighty Days
Author: Jules Verne
Assignments – Part III
Chapters 25-37
By: Elaine E. Schneider
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Assignments
Around the World in Eighty Days
Jules Verne
Chapter 25
Synopsis:
Fogg and Fix find themselves at a political “meeting” and have to engage the services of
a tailor afterward!
Vocabulary:
1. The Word: facilitate
In Context: “These quays, rising and falling with the tide, thus facilitate the loading
and unloading of vessels.” (p.134)
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2. The Word: tributary
In Context: “Alongside them were clippers of all sizes, steamers … and steamboats …
which ply on the Sacramento and its tributaries.” (p.134)
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3. The Word: cormorant
In Context: “…he uttered a loud cry, which so frightened the innumerable cormorants
and pelicans that are always perched upon these movable quays, that they flew noisily
away.” (p. 135)
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4. The Word: palatial
In Context: “… Passepartout observed … the wide streets, the low, evenly ranged houses,
the Anglo-Saxon Gothic churches, the great docks, the palatial wooden and brick
warehouses, the numerous conveyances, omnibuses, horse-cars…” (p. 135)
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5. The Word: omnibus
In Context: “… Passepartout observed … the wide streets, the low, evenly ranged houses,
the Anglo-Saxon Gothic churches, the great docks, the palatial wooden and brick
warehouses, the numerous conveyances, omnibuses, horse-cars…” (p. 135)
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6. The Word: incendiary
In Context: “- a city of banditti, assassins, and incendiaries, who had flocked hither… in
pursuit of plunder; a paradise of outlaws, where they gambled with gold-dust, a revolver
in one hand and a bowie knife in the other; it was now a great commercial emporium.”
(p. 135)
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7. The Word: emporium
In Context: “- a city of banditti, assassins, and incendiaries, who had flocked hither… in
pursuit of plunder; a paradise of outlaws, where they gambled with gold-dust, a revolver
in one hand and a bowie knife in the other; it was now a great commercial emporium.”
(p. 135)
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8. The Word: diminutive
In Context: “…Mr. Fogg and Aouda, installing themselves at a table, were abundantly
served on diminutive plates… (p. 136)
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9. The Word: conjecture
In Context:
“It was a political meeting; at least so Fix conjectured…” (p. 137)
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10. The Word:
undulation
In Context: “The undulations of the human surge reached the steps, while all the heads
floundered on the surface like a sea agitated by a squall.” (p. 137)
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11. The Word:
ruffian
In Context: “’Yankee!’ exclaimed Mr. Fogg, darting a contemptuous look at the
ruffian.” (p. 139)
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12. The Word:
retaliate
In Context: “’It would not be right for an Englishman to permit himself to be treated in
that way, without retaliating.’” (p. 140)
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Writing Assignment:
In its early days, San Francisco was a crazy and unruly town. In 1875, Fogg and his party
found themselves in a street brawl just because they were at the wrong place at the wrong
time! Rudyard Kipling observed of San Francisco in 1890 that it was "a mad city,
inhabited for the most part by perfectly insane people whose women (were) of
remarkable beauty." And this was fifteen years after the time of Fogg’s trip around the
world!! Do a little research and write a paragraph about San Francisco in the late 1800’s.
Be sure it is at least 150 words.
Chapter 26
Synopsis:
Fogg, Passepartout, Aouda, and Fix take a train ride.
Vocabulary:
1. The Word: designation
In Context: “”From ocean to ocean’ – so say the Americans; and these four words
compose the general designation of the ‘great trunk line’ which crosses the entire width
of the United States.” (p.141)
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2. The Word: traverse
In Context:
“Such was the road to be traversed in seven days…” (p. 142)
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3. The Word: edible
In Context: “Books and news dealers, sellers of edibles, drinkables, and cigars, who
seemed to have plenty of customers, were continually circulating in the aisles.” (p. 142)
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4. The Word: provocation
In Context: “Fix’s manner had not changed; but Passepartout was very reserved, and
ready to strangle his former friend on the slightest provocation.” (p. 143)
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5. The Word: ingenious
In Context: “The backs of the seats were thrown back, bedsteads carefully packed were
rolled out by an ingenious system, berths were suddenly improvised, and each traveler
had soon at his disposition a comfortable bed, protected from curious eyes by thick
curtains. (p. 143)
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6. The Word: improvise
In Context: “The backs of the seats were thrown back, bedsteads carefully packed were
rolled out by an ingenious system, berths were suddenly improvised, and each traveler
had soon at his disposition a comfortable bed, protected from curious eyes by thick
curtains. (p. 143)
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7. The Word: disposition
In Context: “The backs of the seats were thrown back, bedsteads carefully packed were
rolled out by an ingenious system, berths were suddenly improvised, and each traveler
had soon at his disposition a comfortable bed, protected from curious eyes by thick
curtains. (p. 143)
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8. The Word: emit
In Context:
“The locomotive, its great funnel emitting a weird light, with its sharp
bell, and its cow-catcher extended like a spur, mingled its shrieks and bellowings with the
noise of torrents and cascades, and twined its smoke among the branches of the gigantic
pipes.” (p. 144)
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9. The Word: insurmountable
In Context:
“These innumerable multitudes of ruminating beasts often form an
insurmountable obstacle to the passage of the trains… (p. 145)
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10. The Word:
arsenal
In Context: “Passepartout was furious at the delay … and longed to discharge his
arsenal of revolvers...” (p. 145)
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Writing Assignment:
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Chapter 27
Synopsis:
Passepartout learns about Mormon history.
Vocabulary:
1. The Word: polygamy
In Context: “He knew nothing of Mormonism except the custom of polygamy…”
(p.147) “There were many women… Passepartout could not behold without a certain
fright these women, charged in groups, with conferring happiness on a single Mormon.”
(p.151)
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2. The Word: proselyte
In Context:
“Elder Hitch…was trying to make proselytes on the … trains.” (p. 147)
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3. The Word: celestial
In Context: “…the celestial messenger appeared to him in an illuminated forest and
gave him the annals of the Lord.” (p. 148)
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4. The Word: disconcert
or
disconcerted
In Context: “The Elder’s story became somewhat wearisome, and his audience grew
gradually less, until it was reduced to twenty passengers. But this did not disconcert the
enthusiast, who proceeded...” (p. 148)
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5. The Word: ambuscade
In Context: …he became mayor chief justice, and general-in-chief…he announced
himself in 1843 as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States…and finally, being
drawn into ambuscade at Carthage, he was thrown into prison… (p. 149)
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6. The Word: acacia
In Context: “…blue-brick houses with verandas and porches surrounded by gardens
bordered with acacias, palms, and locusts.” (p. 151)
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7. The Word: palisade
In Context: “The streets were almost deserted, except in the vicinity of the Temple,
which they only reached after having traversed several quarters surrounded by palisades.”
(p. 151)
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8. The Word: vicissitude
In Context:
“His common sense pitied…the husband. It seemed to him a terrible
thing to have to guide so many wives at once across the vicissitudes of life…” (p. 151)
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9. The Word: domestic (NOTE: Thus far, we have learned that a British “domestic”
is a paid servant. But this time, domestic is used in a different way. Be sure that you look
up the definition that applies to the quote!)
In Context:
“Passepartout … learned that (the man) had taken flight after an
unpleasant domestic scene. When the Mormon had recovered his breath, Passepartout
ventured to ask him politely how many wives he had; for, from the manner in which he
had decamped, it might be thought that he had twenty at least. ‘One, sir,’ replied the
Mormon, raising his arms heavenward. ‘One, and that was enough!’” (p. 152)
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10. The Word:
decamp or decamped
In Context: “When the Mormon had recovered his breath, Passepartout ventured to ask
him politely how many wives he had; for, from the manner in which he had decamped, it
might be thought that he had twenty at least. ‘One, sir,’ replied the Mormon, raising his
arms heavenward. ‘One, and that was enough!’” (p. 152)
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Writing Assignment:
Passepartout learned about Mormon history. What do you know about the Mormons? Do
a little research. Then write a brief paragraph about the Mormon religion. Do not copy
from any source. Use your own words. Then double-check your sentence structure,
spelling, and punctuation.
Chapter 28
Synopsis:
Passepartout can’t seem to make anyone listen to reason.
Vocabulary:
1. The Word: avenge
In Context: “’Mr. Fix,’ resumed Aouda, ‘Mr. Fogg will allow no one to avenge him.
He said that he would come back to America to find this man. Should he perceive
Colonel Proctor, we could not prevent a collision...” (p.154)
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2. The Word: sedentary
In Context: “Was there any means of detaining Mr. Fogg in the car, to avoid a meeting
between him and the colonel? It ought not to be a difficult task, since that gentleman was
naturally sedentary and little curious.” (p. 155)
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3. The Word: propitious
In Context: “…the travelers at last found themselves on one of those vast plains which
extend to the Atlantic, and which nature has made so propitious for laying the iron road.”
(p. 156)
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4. The Word: declivity
In Context: “On the declivity of the Atlantic basin the first streams, branches of the
North Platte River, already appeared. (p. 156)
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5. The Word: insolent
In Context: “The passengers drew around and took part in the discussion, in which
Colonel Proctor, with his insolent manner, was conspicuous.” (p. 157)
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6. The Word: prudent
In Context: “’…doubtless we can pass, but perhaps it would be more prudent…at least
more natural...they can’t prevent me from thinking that it would be more natural for us to
cross the bridge on foot and let the train come after!’” (pp. 159-160)
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7. The Word: prodigious (adjective)
or prodigiously (adverb)
In Context: “’What! Prudent!’ cried Colonel Proctor, whom this word seemed to excite
prodigiously.” (p. 159)
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Writing Assignment:
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Chapters 29-30
Synopsis:
Passepartout saves the passengers on the train and Fogg saves Passepartout!
Vocabulary:
1. The Word: inauguration
In Context: “…cheers were given…fireworks were led off…Thus was celebrated the
inauguration of this great railroad, a mighty instrument of progress and civilization…”
(pp.161-162)
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2. The Word: evasion
In Context:
“’All this is an evasion,’ cried Stamp Proctor. ‘Now or never!’” (p. 164)
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3. The Word: pillage
In Context: “Penetrating the baggage car, they pillaged it, throwing the trunks out of
the train.” (p. 166)
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4. The Word: efface
In Context: “Footsteps were easily printed on the snow! But soon, under a new sheet,
every imprint would be effaced.” (p. 171)
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5. The Word: reconnaissance
In Context: “The captain, who was really alarmed, did not know what course to take.
Should he send another detachment to the rescue of the first?…Calling one of his
lieutenants, he was on the point of ordering a reconnaissance when gunshots were heard.”
(p. 174)
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Chapters 31-32
Synopsis:
Fix finds a sledge and Fogg secures passage for the four of them on a boat headed in the
wrong direction!
Vocabulary:
1. The Word: sledge
In Context: “’You must regain twelve hours. Do you wish to try to do so?’ “On foot?’
asked Mr. Fogg. ‘No; on a sledge,’ replied Fix. ‘On a sledge with sails.’” (p.175)
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2. The Word: sloop
In Context: “Behind, a sort of rudder served to guide the vehicle. It was, in short, a
sledge rigged like a sloop.” (p. 176)
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3. The Word: velocity
In Context: “The two great sails were hoisted and under the pressure of the wind the
sledge slid over the hardened snow with a velocity of forth miles an hour.” (p. 177)
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4. The Word: buoyancy
In Context:
“With his natural buoyancy of spirits, he began to hope again.” (p. 178)
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5. The Word: procure
In Context: “He remembered that it was the detective who procured the sledge, the only
means of reaching Omaha in time; but, checked by some presentiment, he kept his usual
reserve.” (pp. 178-179)
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6. The Word: presentiment
In Context: “He remembered that it was the detective who procured the sledge, the only
means of reaching Omaha in time; but, checked by some presentiment, he kept his usual
reserve.” (pp. 178-179)
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7. The Word: gaunt
In Context: “Sometimes flocks of wild birds rose, or bands of gaunt, famished,
ferocious prairie wolves ran howling after the sledge.” (p. 179)
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8. The Word: impetus
In Context: “In less than an hour he left the rudder and furled his sails, whilst the
sledge, carried forward by the great impetus the wind had given it, went on half a mile
further with its sails unspread.” (p.179)
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9. The Word: transatlantic
In Context: “Mr. Fogg learned all this in consulting his ‘Bradshaw’ which gave him the
daily movements of the transatlantic steamers.” (pp. 181)
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10. The Word:
oxidized
In Context: He was a man of fifty, a sort of sea-wolf, with big eyes, a complexion of
oxidized copper, red hair and thick neck, and a growling voice.” (p. 182)
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11. The Word:
repugnance
In Context: There were eight thousand dollars to gain, without changing his route; for
which it was well worth conquering the repugnance he had for all kinds of passengers.”
(p. 184)
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12. The Word:
gamut
In Context: “When Passepartout heard what this last voyage was going to cost, he
uttered a prolonged ‘Oh!’ which extended throughout his vocal gamut.” (p. 184)
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13. The Word:
indemnified
In Context: “As for Fix, he said to himself that the Bank of England would certainly not
come out of this affair well indemnified.” (p. 184)
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Writing Assignment:
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Chapters 33-34
Synopsis:
Phileas Fogg rocks the boat and reaches London!
Vocabulary:
1. The Word: maneuver
In Context: “It was very clear, to see Mr. Fogg manage the craft, that he had been a
sailor. As for Passepartout, he thought Mr. Fogg’s maneuver simply glorious.” (p.185)
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2. The Word: dexterous
In Context:
“Never had the crew seen so jolly and dexterous a fellow.” (p. 186)
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3. The Word: loquacious
In Context:
“His loquacious good humor infected everyone.” (p. 186)
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4. The Word: conjecture
In Context: “The conjecture was at least a plausible one, and the detective began to
seriously regret that he had embarked in the affair.” (p. 187)
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5. The Word: plausible
In Context: “The conjecture was at least a plausible one, and the detective began to
seriously regret that he had embarked in the affair.” (p. 187)
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6. The Word: embark
In Context: “The conjecture was at least a plausible one, and the detective began to
seriously regret that he had embarked in the affair.” (p. 187)
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7. The Word: deviate
In Context: “Mr. Fogg, in order not to deviate from his course, furled his sails and
increased the force of the steam…” (p.187)
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8. The Word: apoplectic
In Context: “Had the poor man been apoplectic, he could never have recovered from his
paroxysm of wrath.” (pp. 189)
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9. The Word: paroxysm
In Context: “Had the poor man been apoplectic, he could never have recovered from his
paroxysm of wrath.” (pp. 189)
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10. The Word:
prodigious
In Context: “’Here are sixty thousand,’ replied Phileas Fogg, handing the captain a roll
of bank bills. This had a prodigious effect on Andrew Speedy.” (p. 190)
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11. The Word:
heinous
In Context: “The…courageous Fogg was arrested as a robber. The young woman’s
heart revolted against so heinous a charge...(and she) wept bitterly" (p. 193)
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12. The Word:
knave
In Context: “If Phileas Fogg was honest, he was ruined. If he was a knave, he was
caught." (p. 194)
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Writing Assignment:
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Chapters 35, 36, 37
Synopsis:
Phileas Fogg’s journey comes to an end.
Vocabulary:
1. The Word: domicile
In Context: “After leaving the station, Mr. Fogg gave Passepartout instructions to
purchase some provisions, and quietly went to his domicile.” (p.196)
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2. The Word: imperturbable
In Context: “Passepartout, having received his orders, had nothing to do but obey
them. He looked at his imperturbable master and could scarcely bring his mind to leave
him.” (p. 197)
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3. The Word: irretrievable
In Context: “…his conscience tortured (him) for he accused himself more bitterly than
ever of being the cause of the irretrievable disaster.” (p. 197)
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4. The Word: pensive
In Context:
“’We shall see,’ replied Aouda, becoming suddenly pensive.” (p. 198)
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5. The Word: rectitude
In Context: “The sincerity, rectitude, firmness, and sweetness of this soft glance of a
noble woman, who could dare all to save him to whom she owed all, at first astonished,
then penetrated him.” (p. 200)
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6. The Word: eccentric
In Context: “…Phileas Fogg…was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing
his eccentric journey round the world.” (p. 201)
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7. The Word: fastidious
In Context: “How was it that a man so exact and fastidious could have made this error
of a day?” (p. 206)
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8. The Word: pecuniary
In Context: “Phileas Fogg, then, had won the twenty thousand pounds; but as he had
spent nearly nineteen thousand on the way, the pecuniary gain was small.” (p.207)
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Writing Assignment:
Passepartout had caused Fogg countless delays on his trip, but in the end, it is he who
“saves the day.” How does the author “set us up” for this surprise? Consider the mistakes
that Passepartout made along the trip – some his fault and others not. These cost his
master time. Also remember the passages in which Passepartout laments his mistakes and
bemoans the cost – both in time and money – he has been to Fogg. Lastly, factor in
Passepartout’s loyalty. Is it this loyalty that places Passepartout in a position to save the
man he serves from ruin? Write three paragraphs – no more, no less. Title your paper
Surprise Ending.
The first paragraph should be about the ways Passepartout caused delays. The second
paragraph should discuss Passepartout’s sense of guilt for costing his master time and
money. The third paragraph should discuss how Passepartout “saved the day.” Be sure to
write a clincher sentence that draws your thoughts all together and sums up your paper.
About this teacher/author: Elaine Ernst Schneider is a teacher and freelance writer who has
published articles, songs, and children's work. She is the managing editor of Lesson Tutor. Elaine
writes the City Songs column for www.newcolonist.com and is the author of 52 Children’s
Moments, found at http://www.lessontutor.com/ltstore.html . She currently teaches and writes
curriculum for several education companies.