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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will discover what happens when a mysterious man arrives at Thornfield Hall and a terrible crime takes place. We will then analyse how Brontë creates tension in the passage.

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which lady visits Thornfield Hall in this lesson's extract?
Correct answer: Blanche Ingram
Helen Burns
Mrs Reed
Q2.
How does Rochester respond to Grace Poole apparently setting his bed on fire?
Correct answer: He does nothing and continues to employ her.
He lowers her wages as a punishment.
He tells her that she's fired from her job.
Q3.
Why might Rochester consider marrying Blanche Ingram?
He enjoys her company.
He respects her character.
Correct answer: She is rich and beautiful.
Q4.
Why would it be unusual for Rochester to marry Jane?
Jane doesn't love Rochester.
Correct answer: Jane has a lower social position than Rochester.
Rochester doesn't love Jane.
Q5.
How does Jane describe her appearance?
Correct answer: Plain-looking
Stunning
Ugly

5 Questions

Q1.
Who visits Rochester in this chapter?
Mr Brocklehurst
Correct answer: Mr Mason
Mrs Reed
Q2.
Where does Rochester's visitor come from?
France
Correct answer: The West Indies
Yorkshire
Q3.
What animal did Mr Mason compare his attacker to?
A lion
A rat
Correct answer: A tigress
Q4.
Who does Jane assume is responsible for this attack?
Correct answer: Grace Poole
Mr Rochester
Mrs Fairfax
Q5.
What sort of character-type is Mr Rochester?
Correct answer: A Byronic hero
A hero
A villain

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UnitEnglish / Jane Eyre

English