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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. Once Jane is well enough and dresses, what does Hannah ask her about which she is at first indignant?

2. According to Mr. Rochester, what has happened to Bertha's mother?

3. What does Mr. John Eyre of Madeira leave to Jane following his death?

4. What does Mr. Rochester tell Jane about having asked God if he would find bliss and peace once more?

5. How do Jane's village neighbors treat her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Jane run outside after St. John reads from the book of Revelations, and why is it significant?

3. Why does St. John treat Jane with icy reserve, and what does it reveal about his character?

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

5. What does Jane discover about Rosamond Oliver's feelings for St. John, and what does it signify?

6. How does Jane's fortune change dramatically after her true identity is revealed?

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

8. What message does St. John leave for Jane before he departs as a missionary?

9. What does Jane's refusal to be Mr. Rochester's mistress signify?

10. Why had Mr. Rochester married Bertha Mason, and how is this significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of insanity in the novel.

1) What is the connection between insanity and criminality in "Jane Eyre?"

2) What are the boundaries that separate "normal" from "insane" behavior?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the importance of class in the novel.

1) How does class function in the novel?

2) How does Jane's class position shift throughout the novel?

3) What are the determining factors that make up a person's class position?

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