Jane Eyre

Novel Composition

100

Name of author?

Charlotte Bronte

200

In what century was the novel composed?

19th

300

What is the genre of Jane Eyre?

Gothic Literature

400

What is the term for a story that tells of a person from childhood to adulthood?

Bildungsroman

500

How many sisters did Bronte have?

4

Characters

100

Who is the protagonist of the novel?

Jane Eyre 

200

Who is Mrs. Reed?

Evil caregiver of Jane Eyre

300

Who was the rich man that married Jane Eyre?

Mr. Rochester

400

What relation did Bertha Mason have with Edward Rochester?

His wicked and insane wife

500

How was St. John Rivers related to Jane Eyre?

Cousin

Plot

100

Where did Jane Eyre go to school?

Lowood School

200

Why does Jane leave the Rochester home?

Rochester has a wife

300

What does Jane find after fleeing from Rochester's home?

A family

400

Name the place Jane lived while being raised by Mrs. Reed.

Gateshead

500

Name two of Rochester's injuries from the house fire.

Blindness and a crushed hand.

Themes

100

Give one example of why feminism is a thematic topic in Jane Eyre.

Jane Eyre's determination, intelligence, and independence... etc. 

200

Name one theme of Jane Eyre and explain why.

Friendship, love, marriage, broken past, independence

300

What character posses the theme of a broken past? How so?

Jane Eyre. Her parents departed, leaving her in the hands of Mrs. Reed and her three children who mistreated Jane all throughout her childhood.

400

Name a reason why the topic of religion is a major theme in Jane Eyre.

Helen Burns

500

Name a theme visible in Jane Eyre

I will judge your response...answer could vary

Miscellaneous

100

What city is Gateshead just north of?

London

200

In what era was Jane Eyre published?

Victorian Era

300

What does the chestnut tree symbolize Jane Eyre?

A break in Jane and Rochester's relationship

400

What were the main responsibilities of high class women during this era?

Planning dinner parties and maintaining community relations

500

What is the 3rd stage of Jane's life?

Her time as a governess at Thornfield