Jane Eyre Quiz p. 6-10

When Jane first sees Thornfield Hall (page 6), her strongest impression of the house is that it is:

• Bright and noisy

• Large but quiet

• Small and crowded

• Old and falling apart

Which employee of Thornfield welcomes Jane at the door?

• Grace Poole

• Mrs. Fairfax

• Leah the maid

• Mr. Rochester

What is Jane’s official position at Thornfield?

• Housekeeper

• Music tutor

• Governess

• Companion to Mrs. Fairfax

Adèle Varens is best described as:

• A shy English orphan

• A lively French girl eager to learn English

• Mr. Rochester’s niece from the West Indies

• A visiting cousin of Mrs. Fairfax

On Jane’s walk to the village (page 7), what causes the stranger’s accident?

• A loose saddle

• Thick fog

• Ice on the road

• A barking dog

The injured rider whom Jane helps is later revealed to be:

• Mr. Mason

• St. John Rivers

• Mr. Rochester

• Mr. Brocklehurst

Jane’s first private conversation with Mr. Rochester (page 7‑8) shows him to be:

• Constantly joking and laughing

• Serious but intellectually engaging

• Silent and disinterested

• Nervous and afraid of Jane

Late one night Jane hears a disturbing sound outside her room. It is described as:

• A baby crying

• A dog howling

• A terrible, cruel laugh

• Bells ringing in the attic

How does Jane save Mr. Rochester during the nighttime incident (page 8‑9)?

• She pulls him out of a window

• She throws water on his burning bed

• She calls Mrs. Fairfax for help

• She pushes Grace Poole away from him

The next morning Mrs. Fairfax explains that the person who “lives in the attic” is:

• Mr. Rochester’s elderly aunt

• Grace Poole, a servant

• Mr. Mason, a guest

• A traveling doctor