Jane
How old is Jane at the beginning of the novel
10 years old
Where did Mr. Reed die?
The Red Room
What class were Jane's parents a part of when they dies?
Who is the head of Lowood?
Mr. Brocklehurst
Who is Mrs. Fairfax?
She is the housekeeper at Thornfield Hall
How old was Jane when Mr. Reed passed away?
1 years old
What are the names of Jane's three cousins?
John Reed
Georgiana Reed
Eliza Reed
Describe Blanche Ingram
She is very beautiful and rich and is vying for Rochester's affection and hand in marriage
Who is the teacher who orders new bread and cheese for the girls after the porridge is burned?
Miss Temple
Describe Adele
She lives at Thornfield to be educated - Mr. Rochester is not her father, but her guardian
What is Jane's new job title after she leaves Lowood?
Governess
Why does Jane get sent up to the Red Room as a child
For "fighting" with John Reed
A man from the "West Indies" who claims to know Mr. Rochester - he immediately makes Rochester nervous
Who comes to the school in relation to Mr. Brocklehurst and what does this instance show about his character?
His wife and daughters come to the school, but they are very well dressed, cleaned, and well-fed. It shows that Mr. Brocklehurst is hypocritical in his treatment towards the girls.
How much older is Mr. Rochester than Jane?
About 20 years
What does Jane say to Mrs. Reed before she leaves for school?
She is glad they are not directly related, she is a horrible person, and Jane will tell everyone at the school how she was treated in her house
What type of book is Jane reading at the beginning of the novel? What does this suggest about her?
A book about birds and it shows that she is intelligent
Name the two servants we know about from the Reed's house and how they treated Jane
Miss Abbot - hated Jane along with the Reeds
Bessie - was kinder to Jane but did not stand up against her abuse
What does Mr. Brocklehurst get mad at when he is looking at the crowd of girls? Specifically something this particular cannot change about herself
A girl names Julia has naturally curly hair, but he believes she styled it that way.
What does Jane show Mr. Rochester that he believes is impressive
Her paintings and drawings
How does John Reed eventually die?
He ran himself into debt, alcoholism, and reckless living conditions
What is the name of the middle class medicine man who suggested Jane went to school?
Mr. Lloyd
What disease broke out at Lowood (the one that killed Helen)
Typhus fever
What did Celine Varens do to Rochester?
She was his former mistress and cheated on him