Jane Eyre Study Guide
True or False: Bronte reveals Jane's situation in the Reed household in a preface before
the
first chapter. - Correct Answers -False
True or False: Jane is treated unfairly, probably because she was born during Mrs.
Reed's first marriage, and she is a reminder to Mrs. Reed of her terrible mistake. -
Correct Answers -False
True or False: Jane defies the unjust punishment because she has nothing to lose.
Once she releases the anger and frustration, she has some trouble controlling herself. -
Correct Answers –True
What is St. John's offer to Jane? - Correct Answers -He wants her to come with him as
his wife and companion missionary.
What is Jane's answer to his offer? - Correct Answers -She rejects it.
True or False: The author portrays St. John as a villain. Although he wishes to do good
in the world, he is using his religious ideals as blackmail. - Correct Answers -True
What does Jane learn from the host at the inn in Millcote? - Correct Answers -There
was a fire at Thornfield. Bertha jumped to her death, and Mr. Rochester lost
his sight and one hand in attempting to rescue her.
Identify the character who is being described: His/her youth was spent enjoying the joys
of the flesh and the entertainments of the wealthy; this leads to excesses. - Correct
Answers -It is Mr. Rochester.
Which character in the novel looked for a meaning in a life of duty and self-denial? -
Correct Answers -It was St. John Rivers.
What does not describe Jane's understanding of Mrs. Reed's treatment of her? -
Correct Answers -Jane was too intelligent, which made Mrs. Reed feel that her own
children were
inferior. Mrs. Reed could not accept this and resented Jane.
, True or False: Mrs. Reed makes Jane stay in the red room because she thinks red will
have a calming effect on Jane. - Correct Answers -False
True or False: Jane keeps crying because she doesn't see how she can ever escape
her situation of cruelty and abuse. - Correct Answers -True
What hope does Mr. Lockwood give Jane? - Correct Answers -He asks her if she wants
to go to school.
True or False: During her confrontation with Mr. Brocklehurst and Mrs. Reed, Jane has
found an inner resolve and adult-like strength. She is not intimidated by either of them. -
Correct Answers -True
What is Lowood Institution? - Correct Answers -It is a charity school for orphaned girls.
What does not describe the lifestyle of the residents of Lowood? - Correct Answers -The
standard of education is poor
Why does Jane speak to the girl reading in the garden? - Correct Answers -Jane feels
they are alike in their natures because she also finds solace in books.
What advice does Helen give Jane? - Correct Answers -Endure punishment and
criticism and forgive and love the enemy
How is Jane's temperament different from Helen's? - Correct Answers -Jane is a fighter
who cannot meekly accept injustice.
Which of the following does not describe Mr. Brocklehurst - Correct Answers -He says
the girls should never marry but should become governesses or teachers.
True or False: Mr. Brocklehurst's wife and daughters dress the way he insists that the
girls in the school dress. - Correct Answers -False
How does Jane feel while standing on the stool when she is labeled a liar? - Correct
Answers -She takes courage from Helen and endures her punishment.
True or False: Helen comforts Jane by telling her that Brocklehurst is not admired or
liked by the girls and that if he had praised Jane the other girls would have been
suspicious of her. - Correct Answers -True
Why does Miss Temple invite Jane to her room - Correct Answers -She wants to give
Jane the opportunity to answer Brocklehurst's charges.
How does Jane's visit with Miss Temple alter her thinking about Lowood - Correct
Answers -She begins to feel at home and with friends and feels good about her future.
True or False: Bronte reveals Jane's situation in the Reed household in a preface before
the
first chapter. - Correct Answers -False
True or False: Jane is treated unfairly, probably because she was born during Mrs.
Reed's first marriage, and she is a reminder to Mrs. Reed of her terrible mistake. -
Correct Answers -False
True or False: Jane defies the unjust punishment because she has nothing to lose.
Once she releases the anger and frustration, she has some trouble controlling herself. -
Correct Answers –True
What is St. John's offer to Jane? - Correct Answers -He wants her to come with him as
his wife and companion missionary.
What is Jane's answer to his offer? - Correct Answers -She rejects it.
True or False: The author portrays St. John as a villain. Although he wishes to do good
in the world, he is using his religious ideals as blackmail. - Correct Answers -True
What does Jane learn from the host at the inn in Millcote? - Correct Answers -There
was a fire at Thornfield. Bertha jumped to her death, and Mr. Rochester lost
his sight and one hand in attempting to rescue her.
Identify the character who is being described: His/her youth was spent enjoying the joys
of the flesh and the entertainments of the wealthy; this leads to excesses. - Correct
Answers -It is Mr. Rochester.
Which character in the novel looked for a meaning in a life of duty and self-denial? -
Correct Answers -It was St. John Rivers.
What does not describe Jane's understanding of Mrs. Reed's treatment of her? -
Correct Answers -Jane was too intelligent, which made Mrs. Reed feel that her own
children were
inferior. Mrs. Reed could not accept this and resented Jane.
, True or False: Mrs. Reed makes Jane stay in the red room because she thinks red will
have a calming effect on Jane. - Correct Answers -False
True or False: Jane keeps crying because she doesn't see how she can ever escape
her situation of cruelty and abuse. - Correct Answers -True
What hope does Mr. Lockwood give Jane? - Correct Answers -He asks her if she wants
to go to school.
True or False: During her confrontation with Mr. Brocklehurst and Mrs. Reed, Jane has
found an inner resolve and adult-like strength. She is not intimidated by either of them. -
Correct Answers -True
What is Lowood Institution? - Correct Answers -It is a charity school for orphaned girls.
What does not describe the lifestyle of the residents of Lowood? - Correct Answers -The
standard of education is poor
Why does Jane speak to the girl reading in the garden? - Correct Answers -Jane feels
they are alike in their natures because she also finds solace in books.
What advice does Helen give Jane? - Correct Answers -Endure punishment and
criticism and forgive and love the enemy
How is Jane's temperament different from Helen's? - Correct Answers -Jane is a fighter
who cannot meekly accept injustice.
Which of the following does not describe Mr. Brocklehurst - Correct Answers -He says
the girls should never marry but should become governesses or teachers.
True or False: Mr. Brocklehurst's wife and daughters dress the way he insists that the
girls in the school dress. - Correct Answers -False
How does Jane feel while standing on the stool when she is labeled a liar? - Correct
Answers -She takes courage from Helen and endures her punishment.
True or False: Helen comforts Jane by telling her that Brocklehurst is not admired or
liked by the girls and that if he had praised Jane the other girls would have been
suspicious of her. - Correct Answers -True
Why does Miss Temple invite Jane to her room - Correct Answers -She wants to give
Jane the opportunity to answer Brocklehurst's charges.
How does Jane's visit with Miss Temple alter her thinking about Lowood - Correct
Answers -She begins to feel at home and with friends and feels good about her future.
