Chapter XXXIV Quiz — Jane Eyre

What task does Jane undertake at the beginning of Chapter 34?

• Writing letters to Mr. Rochester
• Preparing Moor House for Diana and Mary's return
• Teaching at Morton school
• Studying Hindostanee with St. John

What news does St. John share about Rosamond Oliver?

• She has moved away from Morton
• She has fallen ill
• She is engaged to marry Mr. Granby
• She has decided to become a missionary

Why does St. John ask Jane to study Hindostanee?

• Because Diana suggested it
• To prepare her for missionary work and bind her to his plans
• Because Jane expressed interest in Eastern languages
• Because it was required by the missionary society

How does Jane describe the effect of St. John's influence on her?

• It makes her feel inspired and passionate
• She falls under a "freezing spell" and loses her freedom of mind
• It encourages her artistic talents
• She feels a growing romantic attachment to him

Where does St. John propose to Jane?

• In the parlour at Moor House
• At Morton school
• During a walk through Marsh Glen
• At the church in Morton

What condition does Jane place on agreeing to go to India?

• That she be allowed to return to England after five years
• That she go as his sister, not his wife
• That Diana and Mary accompany them
• That she first receive news of Mr. Rochester

What ultimatum does St. John give Jane before leaving for Cambridge?

• She must leave Moor House immediately
• She must write to Mr. Rochester and end their connection
• She has a fortnight to accept his proposal or refuse God's call
• She must choose between Diana and him

What is the source of Jane's deep anxiety throughout the chapter?

• Fear of traveling to India
• Her inability to master Hindostanee
• Unanswered letters seeking news of Mr. Rochester
• Concern about her inheritance running out

St. John expresses great delight at the renovations Jane has made to Moor House.

St. John walks four miles across the moor at night to visit a dying woman.

What does "taciturnity" mean as used in the chapter: "their fluency covered St. John's taciturnity"?

• Irritability and short temper
• Habitual silence or reserve in speech
• Physical exhaustion
• Intellectual superiority

In the context of St. John's proposal, what does "oblation" mean: "Do you think God will be satisfied with half an oblation?"

• A prayer or hymn
• A promise or vow
• A religious offering or sacrifice
• A confession of sin

What does "hierophant" mean when Jane says she has "a neophyte's respect and submission to his hierophant"?

• A military commander
• A chief priest or interpreter of sacred mysteries
• A fellow student or equal
• A beloved romantic partner