Jane Eyre Chapter Summary

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Who provides Jane with kindness by telling her stories and singing songs?

  • Mrs. Reed
  • Helen Burns
  • Mr. Brocklehurst
  • Bessie (correct)

Where is Jane imprisoned as punishment for fighting with her cousin John Reed?

  • In the red-room (correct)
  • In the attic
  • In the library
  • In the garden

Who is the headmaster of Lowood School known for being cruel and hypocritical?

  • Helen Burns
  • Mr. Lloyd
  • Mr. Brocklehurst (correct)
  • Uncle Reed

How does Helen Burns's attitude towards the school's miseries affect Jane?

<p>It is helpful to Jane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What disease causes a massive epidemic at Lowood School?

<p>Typhus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event leads to the departure of Mr. Brocklehurst from Lowood School?

<p>Helen's death due to consumption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jane Eyre's employer at Thornfield?

<p>Rochester (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of the mysterious fire at Thornfield?

<p>A mad woman named Bertha Mason (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jane discover that Rochester already has a wife?

<p>From Mr. Mason during the wedding ceremony (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Jane go after fleeing Thornfield?

<p>Marsh End (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposes to Jane Eyre after she flees Thornfield?

<p>St. John Rivers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jane decide not to marry St. John Rivers?

<p>She realizes she does not love him. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Bertha Mason at Thornfield?

<p>'She dies in a fire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mr. Rochester lose his eyesight and hand?

<p>'During a fire at Ferndean (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five distinct sections into which the plot of Jane Eyre can be divided?

<p>Gateshead, Lowood, Thornfield, Moorhead, Ferndean (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What obstacle prevents Jane from finding a home at Gateshead?

<p>Mrs. Reed's coldness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who teaches Jane Christian values at Lowood that temper her anger?

<p>Helen Burns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What character trait of Jane's causes potential obstacles to her happiness but also gives her inner strength?

<p>Stubbornness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jane Eyre react to Mrs. Reed's poisonous opinion of her?

<p>Angry and defiant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate consequence of Jane's fight with John Reed?

<p>She is punished in the red-room (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who threatens to follow Jane with a poisonous opinion to Lowood through uncompassionate doctrines?

<p>Mrs. Reed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What quality of Jane’s renders her dependent on those with more power at Gateshead?

<p>Orphaned status (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character introduces Jane's fight with John Reed in the novel?

<p>John Reed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event sparks Jane's retreat to Moorhead in the novel?

<p>Red-room punishment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prompts Jane to realize she cannot rely on one person for home?

<p>Ms. Temple's departure from Lowood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jane fear becoming Rochester's mistress and eventually leave Thornfield?

<p>Rochester's emotional power over her (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does St. John Rivers propose to Jane that she ultimately rejects?

<p>A loveless marriage in the name of Christianity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jane gain financial independence to purchase Moorhead and create a home with the Rivers?

<p>Inheriting wealth from a distant relative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What events cause Jane to reassess herself after her rescue by the Rivers siblings?

<p>The proposal from St. John Rivers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jane believe Rochester is her home despite the frightening undertones in their relationship?

<p>His appreciation for her morality and passion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jane refuse Rochester's marriage proposal?

<p>She fears losing her autonomy and becoming Rochester's mistress. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivates Jane's quest for love in 'Jane Eyre'?

<p>A search for emotional fulfillment and a sense of belonging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jane reject St. John Rivers' marriage proposal?

<p>She knows their marriage would lack love and emotional fulfillment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jane fear losing if she marries Rochester while he is still married to Bertha?

<p>Her autonomy and integrity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the contrasting challenges Jane faces at Thornfield Hall and Moor House?

<p>Thornfield lacks emotional sustenance, while Moor House gives economic independence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What societal critique does Jane make to Rochester in Chapter 23 of the novel?

<p>Class prejudice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jane leave Thornfield despite her deep emotional connection with Rochester?

<p>She fears becoming his mistress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What belief does Jane challenge regarding women in Chapter 12 of the novel?

<p>Women should confine themselves to domestic tasks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jane consider Gateshead as not her home?

<p>She doesn't fit in with the family (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Jane's character allows her to challenge societal norms and fight for independence?

<p>Courage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What model of religion does Mr. Brocklehurst represent in the novel?

<p>Evangelicalism marked by hypocrisy and strict rules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Helen Burns' mode of Christianity differ from Mr. Brocklehurst's?

<p>Passive Christianity focused on acceptance and forbearance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of social class, how is Jane Eyre's position at Thornfield depicted?

<p>Equal to that of a servant despite her manners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character in the novel embodies Christianity that emphasizes extreme self-importance?

<p>St. John Rivers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jane Eyre view the marriage between herself and Mr. Rochester?

<p>As a marriage based on mutual respect and equality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drives Jane's decisions throughout the novel?

<p>Her anxiety and uncertainty about her place in the world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the storm that splits the chestnut tree where Rochester and Jane kiss impact the story?

<p>It serves as a warning to Jane about the insecurity of her relationship with Rochester (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Bertha Mason symbolize in relation to Jane in the novel?

<p>Bertha is a Gothic double of Jane, embodying her violent passions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Uncle Reed's connection to the red-room signify for Jane?

<p>A haunting reminder of unfulfilled promises and lack of love assurance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Gothic imagery in 'Jane Eyre' contribute to the story?

<p>It underscores anxiety and uncertainty about Jane's place in the world (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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