Around the World in 80 Days: Chapters 29-32

Chapter 29:  In Which Certain Incidents Are Narrated Which Are Only to Be Met with on American Railroads

Synopsis: Passepartout saves the passengers on the train from a band of Sioux Indians.

• Discussion questions from Trail Guide to World Geography
• Discuss why the Native American's felt threatened by the "iron horse."
• Locate and label Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey 

Chapter 30:  In Which Phileas Fogg Simply Does His Duty

Synopsis: Fogg saves Passepartout!

• Discussion questions from Trail Guide
• Daily life on a train
• Role of Fort Kearney in American History

Chapter 31:   In Which Fix the Detective Considerably Furthers the Interests of Phileas Fogg

Synopsis: Fix helps obtain a sledge to transport them after the train leaves without them.

• Discussion questions from Trail Guide
• Wolves and their hunting strategies

Chapter 32:  In Which Phileas Fogg Engages in a Diect Struggle With Bad Fortune

Synopsis: They miss the boat for London and Fogg secures passage for them on a boat heading in the wrong direction!

• Discussion questions from Trail Guide
• Label the Hudson River and Lake Michigan