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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 the ill-treatment and poor conditions at the school.
(b) The discovery of abducted children and slave wages at the school.
(c) The discovery of scandalous behavior and excessive opulence at the school.
(d) The discovery of missing funds and abusive teachers at the school.

2. According to Mr. Brocklehurst, Miss Temple NOT should not accustom the girls to what?
(a) Habits of obedience and servitude.
(b) Habits of pleasure and moderation.
(c) Habits of poverty and frugality.
(d) Habits of luxury and indulgence.

3. What is the subject of Leah's and the charwoman's conversation that Jane overhears, and is dropped once they perceive her?
(a) Grace Poole.
(b) Jane.
(c) Blanche Ingram.
(d) Mr. Rochester.

4. With what booty does Jane retreat when the party arrives with Mr. Rochester?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Food.
(c) Bedding.
(d) Jewelry.

5. 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) Marrying a rich beau.
(b) Moving to America.
(c) Attending school.
(d) Exploring the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Rochester gives Adele her gift, he tells Jane that he is not fond of what?

2. As she overhears Miss Abbot's and Bessie's conversation, Jane learns her parents died from what?

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

4. Why are Jane and other girls forced to part with their portion of food at Lowood during the cold winter months?

5. How old is Jane when the novel opens?

(see the answer key)

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