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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Jane, what three things, when combined, make one mystery to which humanity has not yet found the key?

2. Who is Adele's mother?

3. According to Bessie's husband, Robert Leaven, how has John Reed died?

4. Jane warns the gypsy of what when she asks if Jane would like her fortune told?

5. Who arrives at Lowood to see Jane and is mistaken for the carrier by her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the girls fed when Jane first arrives at Lowood that no one can eat, and why is this significant?

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

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

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

6. What does Jane tell the gypsy about her art, and why is this significant?

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

8. What does Mr. Rochester demand of Jane and Mr. Mason when they are left alone together, and what does it signify?

9. Why is Jane punished in the Red Room, and why is the room significant?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the setting in "Jane Eyre."

1) What is the significance of the setting to the plot?

2) What is the connection between the physical and psychological landscapes in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss passion as a major theme in the novel.

1) Identify how the various types of passion (i.e., sexual, spiritual, and emotional,) work in the novel.

2) What kind of passion is privileged by Jane? Mr. Rochester? St. John? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Jane as the heroine in the novel.

1) What qualities does Jane possess that make her a heroic figure?

2) How are Jane's actions heroic?

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