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Test: Jane Eyre

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 3hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who owned Thornfield Hall?

a)

John Reed

b)

Rochester

c)

Mrs. Fairfax

d)

Grace Poole

2.

Who bullies Jane?

a)

Helen Burns

b)

John Reed

c)

Mrs. Fairfax

d)

Adele Varens

3.

Who is a beautiful foil to Jane?

a)

Helen Burns

b)

Mrs. Fairfax

c)

Grace Poole

d)

Blanche Ingram

4.

Who died leaving Jane with difficult family?

a)

Helen Burns

b)

Mr. Reed

c)

John Eyre

d)

St. John

5.

Where did Jane attend school?

a)

Thornfield

b)

Gateshead

c)

Lowood

d)

Moors

6.

Jane is passionate and easily angered.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What is Gyrtrash? A mythical . . .

a)

Cat

b)

Bird

c)

Dog

8.

Who made Jane stand on a stool?

a)

Mr. Brocklehurst

b)

Mrs. Reed

c)

Miss Temple

d)

Miss Scatcherd

9.

Which character showed kindness to Jane?

a)

Mrs. Reed

b)

Mr. Lloyd

c)

Miss Scatcherd

d)

Mr. Brocklehurst

10.

Who is the keeper of Thornfield Hall?

a)

John Reed

b)

Mr. Rochester

c)

St. John

d)

Mr. Brocklehurst

11.

Who died of tuberculosis?

a)

John Reed

b)

Georgiana Reed

c)

Mr. Reed

d)

Helen Burns

12.

Who poisons Jane's chance at Lowood before she gets there?

a)

John Reed

b)

Mrs. Scatcherd

c)

Mr. Brocklehurst

d)

Mrs. Reed

13.

Who was the apothecary/doctor who helped Jane?

a)

Mr. Lloyd

b)

Mr. Brocklehurst

c)

Rochester

d)

St. John

14.

How many sisters did John Reed have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

15.

Who was able to clear Jane's name at Lowood?

a)

Dr. Lloyd

b)

Mrs. Fairfax

c)

Miss Temple

d)

Rochester

16.

With whom is Jane living at the beginning of the novel?

a)

Her parents

b)

A rich foster family

c)

Her aunt and cousins

d)

Other pupils at boarding school

17.

What season is it at the beginning of the novel?

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Autumn

d)

Winter

18.

Which description best fits John Reed?

a)

Dominant, charismatic, athletic

b)

Bullying, cowardly, overweight

c)

Boisterous, cheeky, charming

d)

Shrewd, cold, cunning

19.

Which description best fits Jane Eyre in the first five chapters?

a)

Impetuous, passionate, unhappy

b)

Demure, quiet, placid

c)

Solitary, peaceful, contemplative

d)

Confident, curious, assertive

20.

What is significant about the 'red room'?

a)

It was used for punishing children and servants

b)

It had bloodstains in it

c)

It was where Mr Reed (Jane's uncle) had died nine years ago

d)

It was Mrs Reed's private bedroom

21.

What character fault is Jane accused of by Abbot and Mrs Reed?

a)

Deceitfulness

b)

Pride

c)

Vanity

d)

Covetousness

22.

Whom did Jane prefer 'to anyone else at Gateshead Hall'?

a)

Mr Lloyd

b)

Abbot

c)

Georgiana

d)

Bessie

23.

Who is Mr Brocklehurst?

a)

A travelling preacher

b)

The owner of a charity school

c)

Mrs Reed's relative

d)

The minister for orphanages

24.

What is the first meal that Jane eats at Lowood?

a)

Oat cake and water

b)

Potato and meat stew

c)

Burnt porridge

d)

Bread and cheese

25.

Which two characters is Jane most impressed by at Lowood in Chapter 5?

a)

Miss Temple and Helen Burns

b)

Miss Miller and the monitor girls

c)

Madame Pierrot and Naomi Brocklehurst

d)

Maria Temple and Miss Smith

26.

Which of these descriptions best fits Helen Burns?

a)

Shy, ambitious, cunning

b)

Calm, placid, ignorant

c)

Unsociable, neat, precise

d)

Thoughtful, gentle, spiritual

27.

What do Jane and Helen disagree on?

a)

How to respond to injustice (anger vs meekness)

b)

Who the best teacher is (Miss Temple vs Miss Scatcherd)

c)

Whether burnt porridge is nice or not

d)

Whether God exists or not

28.

Which of these is not an example of a hardship faced in the winter at Lowood?

a)

Feet inflamed from chilblains

b)

Older girls stealing food from younger girls

c)

No fires lit to keep students warm

d)

Walking two miles to church in the cold on Sundays

29.

How is Mr Brocklehurst's hypocrisy revealed in Chapter Seven?

a)

Forbidding the girls from wearing jewellery when his daughters wear necklaces and rings

b)

Ordering a girl's naturally curly hair to be cut off when his daughters have curled their hair

c)

Ordering the girls to read the Bible every day when he never reads his Bible

d)

Forbidding the girls to ever eat cake when he eats cake every weekend

30.

After Jane is cleared of the charges against her, which two new subjects does she take up?

a)

Embroidery and History

b)

Geography and Latin

c)

Music and Spanish

d)

Drawing and French

31.

Which of these are not changes that occur after typhus hits the school?

a)

Many girls are taken away by their relatives

b)

The girls get more food

c)

The girls are not allowed out of the school

d)

Flowers start coming out in the gardens

32.

Which of these best fits how Helen feels as she nears the end of her life?

a)

Fearful, because she is not sure whether heaven or hell awaits her

b)

Comforted by Jane, who soothes her pain

c)

Calm, because she trusts she is going home to be with God

d)

In pain, because she is coughing uncontrollably

33.

How is Jane cleared of the charge of being a liar?

a)

She owns up to stealing extra bread to cover for Mary Ann Wilson, and is rewarded for her loyalty

b)

Aunt Reed has a change of heart and writes to Mr Brocklehurst, who tells the whole school

c)

Mr Brocklehurst visits the Reed's house and hears the true story from Bessie

d)

Miss Temple listens to Jane's story and confirms it with Mr Lloyd, and then tells the whole school

34.

What causes Jane to want to leave Lowood?

a)

She hears news that her relative had died and left her a lot of money

b)

Miss Temple gets married and leaves so the place doesn't seem the same to Jane

c)

She is being so undernourished and ill-treated that she can't take it any more

d)

She sees an advert for a governess position in the newspaper and decides to take it up

35.

Whom does Jane unexpectedly meet before she leaves Lowood?

a)

Bessie

b)

Mrs Reed

c)

Mr Brocklehurst

d)

Miss Temple

36.
What is Jane's response with Rochester asks her if she finds him handsome?
a)
She blushes and turns away and says, "No, sir."
b)
She laughs nervously and says, "Yes, sir."
c)
She confidently says, "No, sir."
d)
She wrings her hands and answers "Yes, sir."
37.
How does Adele become Rochester's ward?
a)
Adele is the daughter of a family friend.
b)
Adele is the daughter of an ex-lover.
c)
Adele is secretly Mrs. Fairfax's daughter.
d)
Adele is an orphan he adopted.
38.

What game do the guests at Thornfield play shortly after their arrival?

a)

Charades

b)

20 Questions

c)

Monopoly

d)

Clue

39.

What stranger arrives at Thornfield and joins the guests?

a)

Ms. Bertha

b)

Mr. Mason

c)

Mr. Marzipan

d)

Ms. Vanessa

40.

Who was the fortune teller?

a)

Jane

b)

Miss Fairfax

c)

Mr. Rochester

d)

An unknown gypsy woman

41.

What woke Jane in the beginning of chapter 20?

a)

A cry for help

b)

A loud crash

c)

Adele crying out for her

d)

Mr. Rochester requesting her help

42.

Who was injured?

a)

Mr. Rochester

b)

Mr. Mason

c)

Jane

d)

Grace Poole

43.

Why does Rochester believe he is superior to Jane?

a)

He has a family name and distinguished background.

b)

Simply put, he is a man, indicating he can be considered a misogynist.

c)

He is 20 years older than her and therefore more experienced.

d)

He is her employer and controls her livelihood.

44.

The party is interrupted by one of Rochester's old friends. From what country do they know each other?

a)

Aruba

b)

India

c)

Antigua

d)

West Indies

45.

Rochester suggests that, the night before he gets married to Blanche, Jane should...

a)

continue as Adele's governess, even with Blanche in the house.

b)

stay up with him and keep him company.

c)

reveal his secrets.

d)

leave Thornfield so he can live happily with Blanche.

46.

Who says, "She looks too stupid for any game" (182)?

a)

Jane

b)

Blanche

c)

Miss Easton

d)

Lady Ingram

47.

Which of the following is NOT a reason Jane is jealous of Blanche?

a)

Jane knows that Blanche does not have the ability to charm Rochester.

b)

Jane knows that Blanche is far more superior and more attractive than her.

c)

Blanche Ingram repeatedly fails at fascinating Rochester.

d)

Jane sees that Blanche's demeanor is affected (has an artificial quality).

48.

The gypsy tells Blanche upsetting news regarding Rochester. What is the news pertaining to?

a)

Rochester's estate

b)

Rochester's past

c)

Rochester and Jane

d)

Grace Poole

49.

In the middle of the night, there is another cry, but from the newest guest. What happened?

a)

He saw a ghost.

b)

He was attacked.

c)

He saw Grace Poole.

d)

He fell down the stairs.

50.

What injury does the newest guest suffer?

a)

He is cut by a knife.

b)

His arm is bitten.

c)

He is shot.

d)

He is beat up in a dark alley.

51.

The other guests feel positively about governesses.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Jane has fallen in love with Mr. Rochester.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

What command does Rochester give to Jane and Mr. Mason before he leaves to find a doctor?

a)

Do not return downstairs to mingle with the guests.

b)

Do not make eye contact with each other.

c)

Do not speak or communicate with one another.

d)

Do not sleep before I come back.

54.

What story of Mr. Rochester's past does he share with Jane in Chapter 15?

a)

He tells her about his college days.

b)

He tells her about how he inherited Thornfield.

c)

He tells her about the French actress he had a relationship with, and how she cheated on him.

d)

He tells her about how Adele's mother abandoned him only a few days after having Adele.

55.

Who hints that he/she has made a terrible error earlier in their life?

a)

Mr. Rochester

b)

Mr. Mason

c)

Miss Blanche Ingram

d)

Miss Jane Eyre

56.

What appears in Jane's dreams for seven nights in a row, that she takes as a bad omen?

a)

Children

b)

Ghosts

c)

Black dogs

d)

Abandoned houses

57.

Which two unfortunate events does Jane learn have taken place in the Reed family?

a)

John has fallen into gambling debt, and Mrs Reed has had to sell Gateshead to pay for it

b)

Eliza and Georgiana have quarrelled badly, and both have left home

c)

John has died, and Mrs Reed has had a stroke

d)

Mrs Reed has died, and John has been imprisoned

58.

Which of these best characterises the relationship between Eliza (E) and Georgiana (G)?

a)

They are opposites: E admires G's talkativeness and beauty, and G admires E's discipline and rigour

b)

They are opposites: E despises G's vanity and laziness, and G despises E's selfishness and rigidity

c)

They are similar: they are friends because of their shared dislike of Jane

d)

They are similar: they are enemies because they are always competing for their mother's love

59.

What did Mrs Reed do during Jane's absence, because of her dislike of Jane?

a)

Write to all her relations, warning them never to associate with Jane

b)

Write to Jane's uncle, who would have adopted her, to tell him she was dead

c)

Send Jane letters telling her never to come back to Gateshead Hall

d)

Write to Mr Rochester, warning him not to accept Jane as a governess

60.

Why does Jane start making preparations to leave Thornfield Hall for Ireland?

a)

Mr Rochester sends her there to visit relations so that she will be out of the way for his wedding to Blanche Ingram

b)

She is burnt out from teaching Adele, and needs a holiday

c)

She is heartbroken that Mr Rochester shows no love towards her, and so thinks of becoming a nun in Ireland

d)

She believes that Mr Rochester will marry Blanche Ingram and has found her alternative employment in Ireland

61.

What happens to the tree that Jane and Mr Rochester were sitting under in the garden?

a)

It is struck by lightning

b)

It has an unusually large crop of fruit that year

c)

Mr Rochester cuts it down to make a summerhouse in the gardens

d)

It is uprooted by stormy winds

62.

How does Jane behave towards Mr Rochester during their month-long engagement?

a)

She continues just as she had done before

b)

She abandons employer/employee relations and acts as if she's his wife already

c)

She is very respectful and proper in public, but teases him and provokes him in private

d)

She is very respectful and proper in public, but constantly says how much she loves him in private

63.

Which of these things does the figure that appears the night before Jane's wedding NOT do?

a)

Put on Jane's bridal veil

b)

Thrust her candle close to Jane's face and then extinguish it

c)

Tear Jane's bridal veil and trample on it

d)

Set fire to Jane's bed

64.

Why did Mr Rochester court Blanche Ingram?

a)

He thought he loved her, but then realised he loved Jane more

b)

He thought he loved her, but was eventually persuaded against marriage by Mrs Fairfax

c)

He never loved her, he just wanted some entertainment

d)

He never loved her, he just wanted to make Jane jealous

65.

What does the figure look like that appears beside Jane's bed the night before her wedding?

a)

figure draped all in white, no features visible

b)

large woman, thick dark hair, discoloured face, black eyebrows, red eyes

c)

A child with blond hair and a tear-stained face

d)

A man with strong, stocky physique that looks like Rochester

66.

In chapter 28, Jane refers to nature as her mother. How does nature bring Jane comfort? [Amanda]

a)

Jane believes that God will save the souls of all humans

b)

Jane likes the feeling being around nature

c)

Jane just likes the greenery

d)

It is Mr Rochester’s favourite place to be, which is why she likes it

67.

What is the relationship between Mr. Briggs and Jane Eyre? [Luke C]

a)

He is Sarah Reed’s attorney

b)

He is her uncle’s attorney

c)

He is Bertha Mason’s brother

d)

He is the priest

68.

How did Jane find leaving Thornfield? [Eclair]

a)

Unbearably painful, as she had to hold down her conflicting feelings

b)

Extremely relieving, as she was able to let go of her anger

c)

Frightening, as she did not know what was set in stone

d)

Infuriating, she had much to sort out there before she left

69.

Did Jane fully forgive Rochester immediately after he apologised? [Zefanya]

a)

Yes

b)

No, but she did after

c)

Yes, but only in her heart and not verbally

d)

Yes, verbally but not emotionally

70.

Why does Jane refuse to be with Mr Rochester even as he persists after their marriage objection? [Chelsea]

a)

She has been convinced that Mr Rochester is an unfaithful man.

b)

She got bored of him.

c)

She pities Bertha Mason and wants Mr Rochester to stay with her.

d)

She wishes him to be sinless and for them to meet again after death

71.

What does Mr. Rochester urge Jane to do? [Joeliane]

a)

Marry him anyway

b)

Run away with him to France

c)

Leave Thornfield

d)

Stay with him in Thornfield

72.

Which of the following best describes St John? [Joeliane]

a)

Passionate, loving

b)

Extroverted, self-righteous

c)

Repressed, religious

d)

Understanding, kind

73.

Why did Jane accept St. John’s offer to run a poor school? [Matthew]

a)

She doesn’t like society

b)

She liked the independence and safety

c)

She thought that the salary was enough

d)

She wants her own cottage

74.

What did Jane see and hear when she looked through the window of a house she stumbled to? [Sarisha]

a)

People dancing to classical music

b)

Two men eating while talking about renovating their houses

c)

A man singing

d)

Two young women studying German while their servant knits

75.

What did Jane say about Bertha Mason? [Seyoung]

a)

She truly deserved to be treated poorly

b)

She needs to seek for medical help

c)

She cannot help herself from being mad

d)

Her mental illness is due to Mr. Rochester

76.

Bonus: which of the following animals did Brontë not mention in chapters 26-30? [Luke L]

a)

hyena

b)

bear

c)

frog

d)

ape

77.

Which of these tensions does St John feel within himself?

a)

Call to be a clergyman vs longing for renown and power

b)

Desire to be a missionary vs feeling that he's not good enough

c)

Desire to be with Jane vs knowledge that his family would not approve

d)

Desire to be with Rosamond Oliver vs knowledge that she would not make a good missionary's wife

e)

Desire to teach Jane vs worry that he would push her too hard

78.

How does St John describe himself to Jane?

a)

Cold, hard, ambitious

b)

Zealous, strong, determined

c)

Faithful, loving, just

d)

Humble, truthful, hopeful

79.

Which of these does St John reveal to Jane?

a)

Thornfield Hall has burnt down

b)

She has inherited 20,000 pounds

c)

His trip to India has been cancelled

d)

Mr Rochester is blind

e)

She and St John, Mary and Diana are cousins

80.

Which activity draws St John and Jane closer together?

a)

Discussing works of literature

b)

Praying together

c)

Taking long walks on the moors

d)

Learning Hindostanee

81.

Which of these reasons does St John give when persuading Jane to marry him?

a)

She is formed for labour, not love

b)

She does not love money

c)

She is willing to sacrifice

d)

He has loved her ever since he rescued her

e)

He would make her happy and comfortable

82.

What is Jane's chief objection to marrying St John?

a)

She doesn't want to do missionary work

b)

They don't share the same interests

c)

There is not real love between them: he views her as a useful tool

d)

There is no respect between them: he doesn't consider her abilities

83.

Why does Jane return to Thornfield?

a)

She hears the disembodied voice of Mr Rochester calling her

b)

She wants to run away from St John and has nowhere else to go

c)

She gets a letter from Mrs Fairfax

d)

She reads in the newspaper that it has burned down

84.

Which of these does Jane first learn at the inn near Thornfield?

a)

Mr Rochester still loves her and wants to marry her

b)

Bertha Mason is dead

c)

Her uncle has died and she has inherited his money

d)

Thornfield Hall is burned down

e)

Mr Rochester has been blinded and crippled

85.

How do Jane and Mr Rochester meet again at Ferndean?

a)

Jane takes his arm while he is walking in the garden

b)

Mary and John announce her presence like a grand visitor

c)

Jane helps him into the house after he falls in the driveway

d)

Jane surprises him by carrying in his water instead of Mary

86.

Which character does Jane compare Rosamond Oliver with?

a)

Diana

b)

Georgiana

c)

Adele

d)

Bessie

87.

What is the theme of the following text?


“It is far better to endure patiently a smart which nobody feels but yourself, than to commit a hasty action whose evil consequences will extend to all connected with you; and besides, the Bible bids us return good for evil.” (Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte)

a)

Karma will get you back.

b)

Materialism is a destructive quality.

c)

Evil is everywhere.

d)

Overcome evil with goodness.

88.

What archetype, in your opinion, best describes Jane? Explain your answer.

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