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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIII | Chapter XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the red-room, why does Jane rush at the door and shake the lock to escape?
(a) Because Bessie has threatened to strike her with a whip.
(b) Because she is cold and wants to light the fire.
(c) Because she thinks there is a ghost in the room.
(d) Because John is taunting her in the room.

2. According to Mr. Rochester, Jane is ______, quiet, _______, and simple.
(a) Quaint; grave.
(b) Quaint; cheerful.
(c) Worldly; cheerful.
(d) Worldly; grave.

3. What does Jane first eat at Lowood that is disgusting, but is devoured out of hunger?
(a) Burned porridge.
(b) Cold gruel.
(c) Rancid meat.
(d) Grainy soup.

4. What is the weather like as the novel opens?
(a) Warm and sunny.
(b) Hot and muggy.
(c) Temperate and mild.
(d) Cold and rainy.

5. What does Mr. Rochester ask Jane regarding his appearance?
(a) Whether she thinks he is playful.
(b) Whether she thinks he is serious.
(c) Whether she thinks he is handsome.
(d) Whether she thinks he is youthful.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Jane, who bullies and punishes her "not two or three times in the week, nor once or twice in the day, but continually?"

2. Who, according to Jane, in her final eight years at Lowood, "stood me in the stead of mother, governess, and, latterly, companion"?

3. Jane puts on what gift from Miss Temple for her first tea-time with Mr. Rochester?

4. How does Miss Temple respond to Jane's defense of her character in light of Mr. Brocklehurst's accusation?

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

(see the answer key)

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