Jane Eyre, ch. 1-6 Reading Quiz

Where is Jane in the opening scene of chapter 1? (in what setting, in relation to other people?)

• Reading alone in a window-seat

• Reading in the drawing room by the fire with her cousins

• Drinking hot cocoa with her cousins and aunt

• In the kitchen with the servants

"Enjoys raising chickens, bargaining, and saving money."

This best describes which of Jane's relatives?

• Bessie

• John

• Eliza

• Georgiana

Why do Jane's aunt and cousins dislike her? (select all that apply)

• She is not sociable or carefree like them.

• She is dependent on their charity.

• She has dark skin.

• She throws tantrums and plays tricks on them.

What is an adjective that you would use to describe Jane, from the first three chapters?

• bitter

• calculating

• imaginative

• happy

For the adjective that you picked to describe Jane (bitter, calculating, imaginative, happy), what evidence from the story brought out this character quality for you?

How is Jane's experience in the red room a turning point for her?

Why does Jane want to go to school? (select all that apply)

• to get away from her aunt and cousins

• to find a way to earn money for herself

• to find her real family

• to learn painting and music

What are two new pieces of information that Jane learns for the first time about her parents while listening to the servants talk?

Which fault does Mrs. Reed tell Mr. Brocklehurst (the school head) that Jane has?

• pride

• wrath (anger)

• deceit

• greed

What kind of impression of Mr. Brocklehurst's character does this description give readers?

"I looked up at--a black pillar!--such, at least, appeared to me, at first sight, the straight, narrow, sable-clad shape standing erect on the rug: the grim face at the top was like a carved mask, placed above the shaft by way of capital."

• That he is a strong, supportive member of society--someone whom people look up to and turn to for help.

• That he is rigid, unbending, and forbidding, inspiring fear.

• That he is a righteous person, in contrast to the moral laxity or wickedness of the rest of society.

• That he is an expert in architecture.