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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. How long does Jane stay at Gateshead before returning to Thornfield?
(a) One week.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One month.
(d) One year.

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

3. Who is the newcomer who arrives from England whom the ladies call a "beautiful man"?
(a) Mr. Mason.
(b) Mr. Fairfax.
(c) Mr. Lynn.
(d) Mr. Eshton.

4. How does Miss Temple respond to Jane's defense of her character in light of Mr. Brocklehurst's accusation?
(a) She scolds her.
(b) She kisses her.
(c) She slaps her.
(d) She ignores her.

5. What language does Adele speak fluently?
(a) Greek.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) German.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mr. Rochester compares Jane to what as she tries to free from his embrace?

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

4. 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?

5. While on her deathbed, what does Mrs. Reed ask Jane to fetch from her dressing-case?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Jane's first impression of Thornfield in her new position as governess, and why is this significant?

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

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

6. What does the gypsy ask Jane, and why is this significant?

7. When Jane first learns that Mr. Rochester may marry Blanche Ingram, why does she compare herself to her?

8. When Rochester returns with Blanche and a large party, how do they treat Jane, and why is this significant?

9. Why does Mr. Rochester insist Jane join the party each evening in the drawing room?

10. How does Jane first meet Mr. Rochester, and why is this significant?

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