stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Jane Eyre - Chapters XI & XII Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Jane Eyre - Chapters XI & XII
Jane Eyre - Chapters XI & XII
20 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
189 plays
Imported from external platform
Flashcards
20 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
20
Answers
1
Jane is quite happy with what has just happened because it is a nice break from a / an
monotonous, passive, wearisome life at Thornfield Hall.
dull conversation with the likes of Mrs. Fairfax or Adèle.
eventful yet dreadful life at Thornfield.
funny and pleasant life at Thornfield Hall.
2
from the very first page of the chapter, we understand that Jane is
bored as she hasn't found anybody to match her sharp mind
excited about her new life.
scared to death in Thornfield Hall.
disappointed in her new house.
3
What about Mrs Fairfax?
placid-tempered
with no education
with an average intelligence
kind-natured
4
Which suites of words does Mrs Fairfax use to describe Thornfield Hall?
A fine old hall rather neglected but respectable
A desolate and forlorn place where many unexplainable events occur
In summertime – sunshine and long days make such a difference
A dreamy and solitary place in winter time
5
How does Jane talk about herself?
She mentions her want (absence) of beauty
She says that she is very little and pale looking
She wished she had a handsomer face
She is quite happy with her face and figure
6
What do we learn about Adèle Varens?
She is Mr. Rochester’s ward.
She is French and lived on the continent up until 6 months ago.
She speaks very little English.
She is related to Mrs Fairfax.
7
When she gets back to Thornfield Jane says she does not like re-entering it because it is
to cross the silent hall (again).
to seek her own lonely little room.
to face Thornfield's all too many ghosts.
to return to stagnation.
8
Is it true to say that Adèle is to be educated to fit the tastes of aristocrats?
True
False
9
For all we know, besides Mrs Fairfax, at this stage, who permanently lives in Thornfield?
Leah (a maid / servant)
A man called Mr Rochester
John and his wife (servants)
Adela Varens ((Jane’s future pupil) with her "bonne" Sophie
10
While waiting Jane thinks about her situation and considers that being alone is terrifying? Still, it is thrilling.
True
False
11
Indeed, considering the way the library has been furnished, she is to be educated in ...
light literature
music (the piano) and painting
politics
geography
12
What would Adèle do when she was with her 'mamma'?
She would declaim verses and fables.
She would dance and sing.
She would play with her siblings quite often.
She would go out with her ‘mamma’ to enjoy their people's society.
13
What kind of welcome did Jane expect from her new employer and what did she get instead?
She got stiffness and coldness instead.
She expected warmth and genuine friendliness
She got warmth and genuine friendliness instead.
She expected stiffness and coldness
14
Jane’s arrival at Thornfield is a pleasant one. She is greeted by Mrs Fairfax, whom she assumes to be the owner. She is
distant and cold
impatient and irritable
gruffy and crabby
warm and welcoming
15
Tick the quotes that, to you, foreshadow future events:
“ … the Rochesters have been rather violent than a quiet race ...” (125)
“ ... large mirrors repeated the general blending of snow & fire.” (123)
"I thought I caught a glimpse of a fairy place, so bright” (123)
“ ... if their was a ghost at TH, this would be its haunt.” (125)
16
Who does she she first as she finally gets into Mrs. Fairfax's room?
Mrs. Fairfax.
Pilot, the so-called Gytrash.
The rider who happens to be Mr. Rochester
Leah because she answers the bell rang by Jane.
17
Jane learns that Mr. Rochester is the actual master of Thornfield Hall. Mrs Fairfax tells Jane that ...
He has travelled a great deal and seen a great deal of the world.
He seldom visits Thornfield Hall.
He is a gentleman and a landed proprietor who owns much.
He is considered a just & liberal landlord by his tenants.
18
What’s Jane state of mind as she is sitting in a Millcote inn for someone from Thornfield to meet her?
troubled
doubtful
anxious
fearful
19
At the start of the chapter, which adjectives does Jane use to describe Adèle?
lively – spoilt – indulged
sometimes wayward
a little silly and shallow
obedient and teachable
20
How is Jane introduced to Grace Poole for the first time and what do we learn?
She finds it great to live in a house in which happiness is everywhere.
Jane hears a laugh as everything is very still in the mansion.
She is then introduced to Grace Poole, a sewing-assistant to Leah.
She believes the laugh is uncanny because it is distinct, formal, mirthless
