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