Jane Eyre Quiz Chapters 1-10

What is a bildungsroman?

A formative novel about a protagonists psychological and moral growth from youth into adulthood

What are the characteristics of a gothic novel?

• dark and gloomy setting

• atmosphere of mystery and suspense

• supernatural elements

• evoke fear and terror

What is romanticism?

• literary movement

• end of 18th century (1700s)

• prioritized individual rights over demands of society

• belief that humans were inherently good

• valued imagination over reason

• inspired by nature

Where in the book do we find out how Jane is treated by the Reeds and why they treat her so?

Chapter 1

How is Jane treated by the Reeds?

Cruelly and unjustly, as an outsider

Why is Jane treated so poorly by the Reeds?

• she is socially inferior, as a poor orphan

• she resents the promise she made to her late husband to care for her

• jane is a burden and an obligation

Why does Jane keep crying even after the night with the red room?

She is miserable

• it solidified her status as an outcast, less than a servant

• the terror left her in a fragile, anxious state

• she has a sense of hopelessness about her future

• the injustice of her treatment

Who gives Jane hope in Gateshead?

Mr. Lloyd

What hope does Mr. Llyod give Jane?

A potential escape by going to school

What is Lowood?

A fictional charity boarding school for orphaned and impoverished girls

What are the conditions like at Lowood?

Harsh and bleak

• inadequate food

• insufficient clothing and heating

• strict and humiliating discipline

• unhealthy and diseased environment

• rigid routine

What are the differences between Helen and Jane in temperament?

Helen is calm, serene, and submissive. Jane is fiery, emotional, and spirited

What advice does Helen give to Jane?

To forgive her enemies (the Reeds)

What job is Jane looking into?

Becoming a governess

Who responds to Jane’s governess advertisement?

Mrs. Fairfax