Jane Eyre Part Three

What is the tragic irony Jane experiences in Chapter 28?

• Jane's life-long search for family had led her to the realization that she has a living uncle.

• Jane's search for independence has led her to her most dependent point

• Jane's journey of intellectual growth is now without purpose since she is no longer a governess or teacher.

• Jane's aspirations for an improved social situation is halted now that she has left Mr. Rochester.

Which detail from Chapter 28 did Charlotte Bronte include to make a connection to one of Jane's former hardships?

• "I had a small silk handkerchief tired round my throat; I had my gloves" (352).

• "It is the clergyman's function to help--at least with advice--those who wished to help themselves. I seemed to have something like a right to seek counsel here" (354).

• "At the door of a cottage was a little girl about to throw a mess of cold porridge into a pig trough...The girl emptied the stiffened mould into my hand, and I devoured it ravenously" (356).

• "While the rain descends so, must I lay my head on the cold, drenched ground? (356)

What led Jane to Moor House?

• A light

• A whisper

• Someone calling her name

• An open door

Upon first observation, Jane feels a connection with Mary and Diana Rivers for reasons exemplified in the following quotes EXCEPT

• "I cannot call them handsome--they were too pale and grave for the word"

• "as they each bent over a book, they looked thoughtful almost to serenity"

• "both wore deep mourning of crepe and bombazeen"

• "I thought them so similar [in appearance] I could not tell where the old servant...saw the difference."

What motivates Hannah to turn away Jane from the door?

• Fear of potential danger

• Anger over her intrusion

• A lack of food to provide her

• Religious prejudice

What motivates St. John Rivers to take Jane into the house?

• Compassion

• Religious morality

• Fear of punishment

• Guilt over a past decision

What does Jane conceal from the Rivers siblings?

• Her fatigue

• Her identity

• Her hunger

• Her appearance

What is the most striking difference between St. John and his sisters?

• Their points of view of religion

• Their opinions of Hannah

• Their treatment of Jane

• Their grief over their father's death

What quality of Jane's motivates St. John to help her look for work?

• Her language skills

• Her beauty

• Her faith

• Her humility

Which relationship dynamic most closely matches Jane's relationship with Mary and Diana?

• Teacher-student

• Employer-employee

• Parent-child

• Doctor-patient