Chapter VI Quiz — Jane Eyre

Why are the girls at Lowood unable to wash on the morning described in Chapter VI?

• Miss Scatcherd forbids them from washing
• The water in the pitchers has frozen overnight
• The washroom is being repaired
• They overslept and missed the washing period

What class is Jane enrolled in at Lowood?

• The first class
• The second class
• The third class
• The fourth class

What subject is Helen Burns' class studying when Miss Scatcherd punishes her?

• French grammar
• English history, specifically the reign of Charles I
• Geography of the British Isles
• Religious scripture and catechism

What does Miss Scatcherd accuse Helen of that leads to her flogging?

• Failing to answer history questions correctly
• Speaking out of turn during the lesson
• Having dirty, uncleaned nails
• Reading a novel instead of paying attention

What book is Helen Burns reading when Jane finds her by the fire?

• The Bible
• Paradise Lost by John Milton
• Rasselas by Samuel Johnson
• Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

According to Helen Burns, what is the proper Christian response to those who mistreat you?

• Report them to the authorities
• Avoid them entirely and seek new companions
• Love your enemies and bless those who curse you
• Endure silently but remember every wrong for future redress

What does Jane say she would do if struck with the rod?

• Report the teacher to Mr. Brocklehurst
• Accept the punishment quietly
• Take it from the teacher's hand and break it under her nose
• Run away from the school immediately

How does Helen describe her behavior when Miss Temple teaches?

• She is attentive because Miss Temple's language is agreeable and the information is exactly what she wished to learn
• She is even more distracted than usual
• She deliberately tries harder because she fears Miss Temple
• She falls asleep because Miss Temple speaks too softly

Did Helen Burns cry openly when Miss Scatcherd flogged her with the bundle of twigs?

Did Jane tell Helen about her experiences at Gateshead with Mrs. Reed?

What does the word "animadversions" mean as used in the phrase "the animadversions or commendations of Miss Scatcherd"?

• Compliments or words of praise
• Harsh criticisms or censorious remarks
• Physical gestures or hand signals
• Written instructions or lesson plans

What does "meed" mean when Helen says Miss Temple "gives me my meed liberally"?

• A punishment or penalty
• A written evaluation or report
• A deserved share or reward
• A sympathetic look or gesture

What does "truculent" mean when Jane describes herself as "bitter and truculent when excited"?

• Quiet and withdrawn
• Confused and uncertain
• Eager to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
• Sad and tearful