Chapter XXXV Quiz — Jane Eyre

How does St. John punish Jane after her refusal of his marriage proposal?

• He openly criticizes and berates her
• He withdraws all warmth and approval while maintaining polite formality
• He refuses to speak to her entirely
• He tells Diana and Mary about their disagreement

What imagery does Jane use to describe St. John's eye in this chapter?

• A burning coal
• A cold, bright, blue gem
• A deep, still lake
• A sharp blade

Where does the conversation between Jane and St. John about reconciliation take place?

• In the parlour after dinner
• In the garden by a little gate at sunset
• In the church after services
• At his study desk in the morning

What does St. John suggest when Jane offers to go to India as his assistant rather than his wife?

• He accepts her offer gratefully
• He asks her to reconsider for two more weeks
• He offers to find her a position with a married missionary whose wife needs a coadjutor
• He tells her to stay in England and forget about India

Which biblical passage does St. John read during the evening devotion?

• The Book of Job, Chapter 38
• The twenty-first chapter of Revelation
• The Sermon on the Mount from Matthew
• Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 13

What does Diana say when she learns St. John wants to take Jane to India?

• She supports the plan enthusiastically
• She says it is a noble calling
• She exclaims "Madness!" and says Jane would not live three months there
• She suggests Jane should pray about the decision

What mysterious voice does Jane hear at the climax of the chapter?

• St. John's voice calling from the garden
• Her dead uncle's voice warning her
• Rochester's voice crying "Jane! Jane! Jane!"
• Her own conscience speaking aloud

How does Jane explain the supernatural voice she hears?

• She believes it is a miracle from God
• She attributes it to her own imagination
• She calls it "the work of nature" rather than superstition or witchcraft
• She thinks St. John is playing a trick on her

Did Jane agree to marry St. John in Chapter 35?

Did Diana initially hope Jane would accept St. John's proposal?

What does the word "propitiate" mean as used in this chapter?

• To anger or provoke someone further
• To win or regain someone's favor; to appease
• To understand or comprehend someone's motives
• To imitate or copy someone's behavior

What does "hierophant" mean as used in this chapter?

• A cruel tyrant or oppressor
• A priest or interpreter of sacred mysteries
• A romantic suitor or admirer
• A close family relative or guardian

What does "torpor" mean as used in this chapter?

• Extreme agitation or excitement
• Physical or mental inactivity; sluggishness
• Sharp awareness or heightened perception
• A state of deep meditation or prayer

What biblical figure does St. John reference when warning Jane about worldly attachments?

• King Solomon
• Judas Iscariot
• Dives (the rich man in the parable of Lazarus)
• Pontius Pilate

What does Jane do after hearing Rochester's voice and breaking away from St. John?

• She immediately leaves the house to search for Rochester
• She confronts St. John and tells him her decision
• She retreats to her chamber, locks herself in, prays, and resolves her path forward
• She writes a letter to Rochester at Thornfield