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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. After hearing the voice and breaking away from St. John, Jane states that it was "_____time to assume ascendency."
(a) Rochester's.
(b) His.
(c) My.
(d) God's.

2. Once Jane is well enough and dresses, what does Hannah ask her about which she is at first indignant?
(a) If Jane has been in prison.
(b) If Jane has gone begging before.
(c) If Jane would clean the house.
(d) If Jane would help with the cooking.

3. Why is St. John called away the night of Diana's and Mary's return to Moor House?
(a) To see after an ill father.
(b) To see after a dying child.
(c) To see after a widow.
(d) To see after a dying mother.

4. Mr. Rochester's former butler tells Jane that Grace Poole possessed what fault?
(a) She lied.
(b) She smoked.
(c) She stole.
(d) She drank.

5. When Jane speaks to Mr. Rochester's former butler at the inn, what does he tell her about who started the fire?
(a) That Bertha Mason caused it.
(b) That Adele Varens caused it.
(c) That Mr. Rochester caused it.
(d) That Grace Poole caused it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the twenty girls for whom Jane is responsible, how many can read and how many can write?

2. As the sisters discuss St. John's leaving England the following year, how does St. John respond to Mary's question about Rosamond Oliver?

3. Who steps forward at the church as a witness that causes Mr. Rochester to convulse in fury or despair at the sight?

4. How long has Jane been married to Mr. Rochester at the end of the novel?

5. When St. John asks where Jane last resided, how does Jane respond?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Jane's plans after her fortune has dramatically changed, and why does St. John urge her to reconsider them?

2. Whom does Jane find in the room following her nightmare the day before the wedding, and what does it foreshadow?

3. How does the Rivers family treat Jane, and why is it significant?

4. Why is Rochester's and Jane's marriage stopped, and what does it mean?

5. What are St. John's feelings for Rosamond Oliver, and how is it significant?

6. What do the Rivers discover about the death of a wealthy uncle, and why is it significant?

7. How does Jane feel about the Rivers family, and what does it signify?

8. Who does Mr. Rochester show to Mr. Briggs, Mr. Mason, and Jane at Thornfield?

9. What does Jane learn about the Rivers family, and why is it significant?

10. Why does St. John propose to Jane, and how does she respond?

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