Jane Eyre Test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What narrative point of view does Bronte use for the novel? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st
person protaganist.
How does Bronte create sympathy for Jane in the first chapter? - CORRECT ANSWER -
She creates sympathy by showing how physically and mentally bullied she is.
Describe how the weather in chapter 2 sets the tone for the novel - CORRECT ANSWER -
It sets the gloomy tone because the novel will be about Jane's mental and physical struggles like
when her aunt abuses her.
How does Miss Abbot try to frighten Jane before locking her in the red room? - CORRECT
ANSWER - She tells Jane that something scary might happen while she's alone and that
God will punish her.
How can you analyze Jane's character at this point in the novel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
She's a very strong willed girl but she is constantly mistreated by the members of the household.
What options does Jane consider when she thinks about escaping Gateshead? - CORRECT
ANSWER - She considers starving herself to death. She is seriously considering suicide.
Why is Jane allowed to live at Gateshead with the Reeds? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Mr.Reed was Jane's uncle and although he is dead, she is a part of their bloodline.
How is Jane subjected to prejudice due to her appearance? - CORRECT ANSWER - She
isn't included in the activities because she isn't as pretty or sophisticated as the other girls.
Based on his description of Lowood, how has Mr. Brocklehurst demonstrated that he is a
hypocrite? - CORRECT ANSWER - He teaches his students to dress humbly while he
dresses in expensive goods.
, By the end of chapter 4, what has Jane realized about her relationship with Bessie? - CORRECT
ANSWER - She realizes that there's always a ray of sunshine and for her, it's the caring
and kind Bessie.
Describe the overall tone in chapter 5. Is it positive or negative? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The overall tone is negative. The institute is run down and gloomy. The food is terrible and it
does not live up to Jane's expectations.
What do the porridge, food, and portion sizes at Lowood emphasize? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The bad and small portions show how badly the girls are treated.
Detail the harsh physical conditions that Bronte sets in chapter 6. - CORRECT ANSWER -
There are small food portions and the water has frozen.
How does Helen Burns deal with her treatment at Lowood? - CORRECT ANSWER - She
accepts the reasons for which she's punished and does not despise Miss Scatherd's treatment.
Love your enemies
Detail the difference between Jane and Helen's Christian beliefs. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Jane doesn't accept those who are rude to her while Helen chooses to love them. Helen has
strong beliefs while Jane has very little.
What does Helen tell Jane about her feelings toward the Reed family? - CORRECT
ANSWER - She believes that Jane should forgive Mrs. Reed because life is too short.
How does Bronte identify Mr. Brocklehurst as a hypocrite in chapter 7? - CORRECT
ANSWER - He says that girls shouldn't be covered in costly apparel when his daughters
dress extravagantly.
In what way is Miss Temple's behavior in chapter 6 unacceptable? - CORRECT
ANSWER - She was being too generous to the girls and bought them food.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What narrative point of view does Bronte use for the novel? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st
person protaganist.
How does Bronte create sympathy for Jane in the first chapter? - CORRECT ANSWER -
She creates sympathy by showing how physically and mentally bullied she is.
Describe how the weather in chapter 2 sets the tone for the novel - CORRECT ANSWER -
It sets the gloomy tone because the novel will be about Jane's mental and physical struggles like
when her aunt abuses her.
How does Miss Abbot try to frighten Jane before locking her in the red room? - CORRECT
ANSWER - She tells Jane that something scary might happen while she's alone and that
God will punish her.
How can you analyze Jane's character at this point in the novel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
She's a very strong willed girl but she is constantly mistreated by the members of the household.
What options does Jane consider when she thinks about escaping Gateshead? - CORRECT
ANSWER - She considers starving herself to death. She is seriously considering suicide.
Why is Jane allowed to live at Gateshead with the Reeds? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Mr.Reed was Jane's uncle and although he is dead, she is a part of their bloodline.
How is Jane subjected to prejudice due to her appearance? - CORRECT ANSWER - She
isn't included in the activities because she isn't as pretty or sophisticated as the other girls.
Based on his description of Lowood, how has Mr. Brocklehurst demonstrated that he is a
hypocrite? - CORRECT ANSWER - He teaches his students to dress humbly while he
dresses in expensive goods.
, By the end of chapter 4, what has Jane realized about her relationship with Bessie? - CORRECT
ANSWER - She realizes that there's always a ray of sunshine and for her, it's the caring
and kind Bessie.
Describe the overall tone in chapter 5. Is it positive or negative? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The overall tone is negative. The institute is run down and gloomy. The food is terrible and it
does not live up to Jane's expectations.
What do the porridge, food, and portion sizes at Lowood emphasize? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The bad and small portions show how badly the girls are treated.
Detail the harsh physical conditions that Bronte sets in chapter 6. - CORRECT ANSWER -
There are small food portions and the water has frozen.
How does Helen Burns deal with her treatment at Lowood? - CORRECT ANSWER - She
accepts the reasons for which she's punished and does not despise Miss Scatherd's treatment.
Love your enemies
Detail the difference between Jane and Helen's Christian beliefs. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Jane doesn't accept those who are rude to her while Helen chooses to love them. Helen has
strong beliefs while Jane has very little.
What does Helen tell Jane about her feelings toward the Reed family? - CORRECT
ANSWER - She believes that Jane should forgive Mrs. Reed because life is too short.
How does Bronte identify Mr. Brocklehurst as a hypocrite in chapter 7? - CORRECT
ANSWER - He says that girls shouldn't be covered in costly apparel when his daughters
dress extravagantly.
In what way is Miss Temple's behavior in chapter 6 unacceptable? - CORRECT
ANSWER - She was being too generous to the girls and bought them food.
