Q.1
What does Jane consider to be "dark, strong, and stern"?
  • The night
  • The Gytrash-like dog
  • The view of Thornfield Hall from the stile
  • Rochester's face
Q.2
Which of the following statements is correct?
  • The excitement of the encounter with Rochester encourages Jane to be dissatisfied with her calm life
  • The strong emotions caused by the encounter with Rochester makes Jane long for the quiet and peace of daily life
  • Jane views her current life at Thornfield Hall as being similar to a storm-tossed ship
  • Jane struggles with life at Thornfield Hall because Mrs Fairfax is fond of drama and excitement
Q.3
What is the immediate context for this passage?
  • Jane has just met Mr Rochester
  • Jane has just moved to Thornfield Hall
  • Jane has just decided to leave Thornfield Hall, where she has been very unhappy
  • Jane has returned from her visit to see her dying aunt
Q.4
What immediately follows this passage?
  • Mr Rochester orders Jane to sit and talk with him
  • Jane leaves Thornfield to visit her aunt, Mrs Reed
  • Jane recognizes Mr Rochester's horse in the stables
  • Jane learns that the master of the house, Mr Rochester, has arrived but has had a fall from his horse
Q.5
Which of the following words represents the abundant possibilities which Jane seeks in life?
  • Expanded
  • Fathomless
  • Measureless
  • All of the above
Q.6
Jane is beginning to feel stifled and constricted by her new environment. Which of the following words does NOT hint at her struggle with these feelings?
  • Stagnation
  • Fetters
  • Uniform
  • Storms
Q.7
"The hall was not dark, nor yet was it lit only by the high-hung bronze lamp: a warm glow suffused both it and the lower steps of the oak staircase." Which of the following is implied by this line?
  • Thornfield Hall, which is normally lit very brightly, is darkened by Rochester's arrival
  • Thornfield Hall suddenly feels welcoming and home-like
  • Thornfield Hall suddenly feels spooky after the calm freedom of the outdoors
  • Jane was feeling cold after spending too long outdoors and the glow of light is not strong enough to warm her
Q.8
What simile does Jane use for her memory of Rochester's appearance?
  • It is compared to a portrait
  • It is compared to a tree
  • It is compared to a ship in a storm
  • It is compared to the wind
Q.9
"I turned from moon and stars, opened a side-door and went in." This sentence contains an example of which of the following?
  • Assonance
  • Personification
  • Juxtaposition
  • Simile
Q.10
Which of the following words best describes the atmosphere of this passage?
  • Light, cheery
  • Expectant
  • Sinister
  • Heavy
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