Read this excerpt from the passage.

"Mr. Fogg, this is a delay greatly to your disadvantage."
"No, Sir Francis; it was foreseen."
"What! You knew that the way—"
"Not at all; but I knew that some obstacle or other would sooner or later arise on my route. Nothing, therefore, is lost. (paragraphs 20-23)
The author most likely includes the contrast between Sir Francis and Phileas Fogg to show that Phileas Fogg
Answer choices for the above question

maintains a positive outlook

is able to see into the future

is unconcerned about the bet

has planned for the unexpected

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The author most likely includes the contrast between Sir Francis and Phileas Fogg to show that Phileas Fogg has planned for the unexpected.