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JANE EYRE TRIVIA II

11) Which character disguises himself/herself as a gypsy?


A gypsy woman, old Mother Bunches, arrives from a nearby camp and insists upon telling fortunes, but it turns out to be Mr. Rochester, playing a prank on his guests.

12) How many men propose to Jane in the novel?


Jane receives marriage proposals from Edward Rochester and St. John Rivers.

13) What is the name of Mr. Rochester's young ward?


Adèle is Jane's pupil at Thornfield, a little French girl just under ten years old, the daughter of Céline Varens, an opera dancer who was Rochester's mistress.

14) Who burns down Mr. Rochester's house?


Despite not loving her, Rochester attempts to save Bertha from the burning mansion. Bertha dies when she throws herself from the roof, leaving her husband free to marry Jane.

15) What was Jane's annual salary as governess?


Jane Eyre's salary as a governess was £30 a year, the equivalent of £2,550 today.

16) How many chapters does Jane Eyre have?


Jane Eyre is divided into 38 chapters. It was originally published in three volumes, as was common in the 19th century, comprising chapters 1 to 15, 16 to 27, and 28 to 38.

17) Where does Jane serve as governess?


It has been suggested that Brontë based Thornfield on Haddon Hall, near Bakewell, Derbyshire, although the evidence for this is unclear; it is perhaps based on filmmakers' use for some of the novel's on-screen adaptations.

18) What does Mr. Rochester lose in the fire?


Attempting to rescue Bertha, Mr. Rochester loses a hand and his eyesight, but Jane loves him anyway. He eventually recovers sight enough to see their newborn son.

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