Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Describe Jane's new home.
A. it is a corner in the far end of the room. It is barely livable
B. It is a lavish apartment, and she is not accustomed to such comfort.
C. It is a cold, run-down shack, but she thinks she will be able to make the best of it.
D. It is a small cottage, already furnished. - CORRECT ANSWER - D. It is a small
cottage, already furnished.
Which of the following statements does not describe Rosamond Oliver?
A. She is the benefactress of the school.
B. She is in love with St. John.
C. She is the daughter of the vicar of the shire.
D. She is beautiful and wealthy. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. She is the daughter of the
vicar of the shire.
What feelings does St. John have for Rosamond?
A. He is not interested in her at all.
B. He is attracted, but his resolute will refuses to allow him to swerve from his chosen path as a
missionary.
C. He is interested and is having a conflict over whether or not to pursue her.
D. He only has feelings of resentment for her. - CORRECT ANSWER - B. He is attracted,
but his resolute will refuses to allow him to swerve from his chosen path as a missionary.
How does the author portray St. John's decision regarding Rosamond?
A. He is correct in his rejection of her because their life dreams do not converge.
B. He is making a foolish mistake because of his overly-zealous sense of mission.
C. He is too concerned over the decision itself; it doesn't matter what the decision is, just as long
as he makes a decision.
, D. He is acting too rashly and needs to consider the issue more carefully. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. He is correct in his rejection of her because their life dreams do not
converge.
What is St. John's offer to Jane?
A. He wants her to start a missionary church in Ireland.
B. He wants her to take over the running of Moor House and open it as an orphanage.
C. He wants to send her to school, all expenses paid.
D. He wants her to come with him as his wife and companion missionary. - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. He wants her to come with him as his wife and companion missionary.
What does Jane learn from the host at the inn in Millcote?
A. Mr. Rochester has gone to live in Australia. He has left Bertha at Thornfeild in the care of
Mrs. Poole.
B. Mr. Rochester has a mistress whom he has housed on an estate close to Thornfield.
C. 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.
D. Mr. Rochester has lost his money in some bad business dealings. He is living withMr. Mason.
Bertha has been sent to an asylum. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 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.
A. It was St. John Eyre Rivers.
B. It is Mr. Rochester.
C. It is Mr. Mason.
D. It is Bertha Mason. - CORRECT ANSWER - B. It is Mr. Rochester
Which character in the novel looked for a meaning in a life of duty and self-denial?
A. It was Jane Eyre.