1. According to Jane, what hour in the evening has provided "the ruddy gloaming, the licensed uproar, the confusion of many voices gave one a welcome sense of liberty?"
(a) Play-hour.
(b) Dinner-hour.
(c) Breakfast-hour.
(d) Final-hour.

2. How old is Jane when the novel opens?
(a) Ten.
(b) Seven.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twelve.

3. What does Mr. Brocklehurst accuse Jane of being after making her sit on a stool in front of the class?
(a) A bully.
(b) A thief.
(c) An atheist.
(d) A liar.

4. As Mr. Lloyd questions Jane about her life at Gateshead, Jane's spirit is moved by what prospect which implies "an entire separation from Gateshead, an entrance into a new life?"
(a) Moving to America.
(b) Marrying a rich beau.
(c) Attending school.
(d) Exploring the world.

5. Who orders a lunch of bread and cheese after learning of the girls' inedible breakfast?
(a) Miss Smith.
(b) Miss Miller.
(c) Miss Scatcherd.
(d) Miss Temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says to Helen, "Burns, you are standing on the side of your shoe; turn your toes out immediately," and "Burns, you poke your chin most unpleasantly; draw it in!"?

2. What is Mr. Brocklehurst's complaint about Julia Severn's hair?

3. What does Jane first eat at Lowood that is disgusting, but is devoured out of hunger?

4. In the red-room, why does Jane rush at the door and shake the lock to escape?

5. What month is it when Jane departs for Lowood?

(see the answer key)

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