Around the World in 80 Days
by Jules Verne

Phileas Fogg rightly suspected that his departure from London would create a lively sensation at the West End. The news of the quest spread and afforded an interesting topic of conversation to many. From the neighborhood, it soon got into the papers throughout England. The boasted "tour of the world" was talked about, disputed, argued with much warmth and passion. Some took sides with Phileas Fogg, but the large majority shook their heads and declared against him. “It was absurd, impossible,” they declared, “that the tour of the world could be made.” The Times, Standard, Morning Post, and Daily News, and twenty other highly respectable newspapers labeled Mr. Fogg's project as ridiculous. the Daily Telegraph alone hesitatingly supported him. People in general thought he was foolish. Everything, it said, was against the travelers, every obstacle imposed alike by man and by nature.

1
Select the correct answer.
Which choice best provides an objective summary of the excerpt?

A.
Phileas Fogg’s “tour of the world” is a popular topic throughout England. It is being praised by some, but most declare he foolish to embark on such a dangerous quest.
B.
The headlines in England mainly criticize the “tour of world” as ridiculous and impossible due to all the obstacles that Phileas Fogg will face from both humans and nature.
C.
The “tour of the world” has hit all the headlines in England including the Times, Standard, Morning Post, Daily News, and 20 other highly respectable newspapers.
D.
Phileas Fogg plans a “tour of the world,” but it seems that he has lofty ideas about his ability to complete it, as most of England thinks he is foolish and ridiculous.