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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XVII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the disease abates at Lowood, what discovery is made that is mortifying to Mr. Brocklehurst?
(a) The discovery of abducted children and slave wages at the school.
(b) The discovery of the ill-treatment and poor conditions at the school.
(c) The discovery of missing funds and abusive teachers at the school.
(d) The discovery of scandalous behavior and excessive opulence at the school.

2. According to Jane, why are the girls predisposed to becoming ill so that forty-five out of eighty are afflicted?
(a) Because of semi-starvation and neglected colds.
(b) Because of lack of exercise and too many sweets.
(c) Because of stifling heat and a fatty diet.
(d) Because of physical abuse and lack of vitamins.

3. As she comforts Jane after Mr. Brocklehurst leaves, Helen tells her, "If all the world ________ you, and believed you wicked, while your own conscience ________ you, and absolved you from guilt, you would not be without __________."
(a) Envied; approved; enemies.
(b) Hated; disapproved; friends.
(c) Hated; approved; friends.
(d) Envied; disapproved; enemies.

4. Jane puts on what gift from Miss Temple for her first tea-time with Mr. Rochester?
(a) A gold cross.
(b) A pearl brooch.
(c) A diamond watch.
(d) A silver bracelet.

5. Who arrives at Lowood to see Jane and is mistaken for the carrier by her?
(a) Georgiana Reed.
(b) Mrs. Reed.
(c) Bessie.
(d) John Reed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane is speaking to whom when she states, "I will say the very thought of you makes me sick, and that you treated me with miserable cruelty."

2. What is the name of Mr. Rochester's dog?

3. According to Jane, as she observes Mr. Rochester's talking with Louisa and Amy Eshton, she thinks that she understands the language of his countenance, though _____ and ________sever them.

4. How does Jane respond to Mr. Lloyd's presence in the room?

5. According to Mr. Brocklehurst, Miss Temple NOT should not accustom the girls to what?

(see the answer key)

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