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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While on her deathbed, what does Mrs. Reed ask Jane to fetch from her dressing-case?
(a) A package from Jane's mother, Jane Eyre.
(b) A pamphlet from Jane's cousin, Eliza Reed.
(c) A letter from Jane's uncle, John Eyre.
(d) A will from Mrs. Reed's husband, John Reed.

2. When Mr. Rochester suggests Jane get a position in Ireland to educate the five daughters of Mrs. Dionysius O'Gall, Jane proclaims that the sea is a barrier to what?
(a) To her family.
(b) To marriage.
(c) To Gateshead.
(d) To Mr. Rochester.

3. Whom does Blanche treat with coldness and acrimony?
(a) Amy.
(b) Mrs. Eshton.
(c) Mr. Rochester.
(d) Adele.

4. When Mr. Rochester is in Leah's, what "sickening sense" does Jane feel regarding his absence?
(a) Relief.
(b) Grief.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Disappointment.

5. To whom is Jane referring when she thinks, "I will put her to some test, such absolute impenetrability is past comprehension"?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Adele.
(c) Mrs. Fairfax.
(d) Grace Poole.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom is Mrs. Fairfax describing to Jane that is "Tall, fine bust, sloping shoulder; long graceful neck; olive complexion, dark and clear; noble features"?

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

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

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

5. When she returns to Gateshead from Thornfield, Jane tells Mr. Rochester that "wherever you are is my _________"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Helen Burns, and why is this significant?

2. How do Bessie and Mr. Lloyd help Jane after she is punished in the Red Room, and why is this significant?

3. How does Jane respond to Mr. Rochester's inquiry about whether she finds him attractive, and why is this significant?

4. How is Helen Burns treated by Miss Scatcherd, and how does she respond?

5. What does Jane's first dinner with Mr. Rochester at Thornfield foreshadow?

6. What is the aftermath of Mr. Brocklehurst's accusation regarding Jane?

7. What appeared in a dream that Bessie once had that was a bad omen, and what does this foreshadow in the novel?

8. What happens when Jane confesses her feelings for Mr. Rochester, and how is this significant?

9. On her deathbed, Mrs. Reed informs Jane of what, and why is this significant?

10. What does Mrs. Reed tell Mr. Brocklehurst about Jane, and how is this significant?

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