Jane Eyre

Stage 6

activities answers

Before Reading

pArt three, chApters 7 to 10 while reading

1 How . . .?3HETAUGHT!DLEFORSEVERALHOURSDURING
the day, and talked to Mrs Fairfax in the evening.
2 Where . . .? From a room on the top floor, behind a
small, black door.
3 What . . .? She met Mr Rochester, whose horse had
slipped and fallen on the ice.
4 What . . .? He was of medium height; he had wide
shoulders, a strong chest, and a dark face, with
angry-looking eyes.
5 Why . . .? Because he had had a love-affair with her
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6 Who . . .? Grace Poole.
7 Where . . .? To a country house-party, about sixteen
miles away.
8 How . . .? She told herself she was the biggest fool in
the world, for imagining that a gentleman of family
and wealth could love her, a plain little governess.

Before reading activities (page 106)

Activity 1 before reading

Open answers.
Activity 2 before reading

Encourage discussion. Some suggested answers:

1 Poor women with some education could teach in
schools or as governesses, while uneducated women
could only hope for work in the fields or in factories
or shops.
2 Most women hoped to marry, and be maintained by
their husband.
3 Many men were interested in finding a wife with
some money of her own. A wife was usually expected
to obey her husband, so it might be difficult for a
poor girl of strong character to find a husband.
Activity 3 before reading

pArt three, chApters 11 to 15 while reading

Open answers. Do not tell students which guesses

are right or wrong at this stage. In fact, 1, 5 and 6
are true.

1 He disguised himself as a gipsy, and pretended to tell

her fortune.
2 He was attacked in the night, apparently by Grace
Poole, and wounded in the shoulder, by a knife and
by teeth.
3 She found that her cousins had changed a lot, but cared
little for their mother, who was confused and ill.
4 Because her aunt told him that Jane had died of
typhus fever at Lowood.
5 He murmured to himself that it was good Jane had
no family to interfere, and that he didnt care what
people thought.

While Reading
pArt one while reading

1 She disliked them, because they were taller and stronger

than her, and they were loved and never scolded.
2 Because Janes uncle, Mr Reed, had died there nine
years before.
3 She thought she saw her uncles ghost, and worked
herself into a highly nervous and excitable state.
4 Dr Lloyd, because he realized Jane was not happy at
Gateshead.
5 That Jane had a bad character, and was a liar.

pArt three, chApters 16 to 18 while reading

1 Mrs Fairfax to Jane, about Janes marriage to Mr

Rochester.
2 Mr Rochester to Jane, about the inhuman-looking
woman who had appeared in Janes bedroom in the
night and torn Janes wedding veil in two.
3 Mr Eyres lawyer to the priest in the church, saying
that Mr Rochester could not marry Jane because he
already had a wife.
4 Dick Mason to the priest, explaining that he has
seen his sister Bertha, Mr Rochesters wife, at
Thornfield Hall.
5 Mr Rochester to the priest, the lawyer and Mr
Mason, about the difference between Jane and
Bertha Mason, and that they shouldnt blame him
for wanting Jane.
6 Mr Rochester to Jane, about his love for her.
7 Jane to Mr Rochester, about living with him as his
mistress, not as his wife.

Before reADing pArt tWo

Open answers. Do not tell students if their guesses

are right or wrong at this stage.

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pArt tWo while reading

1 T
2 F Miss Temple did not believe that Jane was a
wicked child and a liar. / Mr Brocklehurst said . . .
3 T
4 F Mr Brocklehurst wanted the pupils to be
modestly and plainly dressed / dressed in plain,
simple clothes.
Before reADing pArt three

Open answers. Do not tell students if their guesses

are right or wrong at this stage.

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Activity 4 after reading

Open answers. Encourage students to make

suggestions, and to give reasons for their opinions.

Acceptable answers to this cloze passage are any

words that have an appropriate meaning and fit
the grammar of the sentence. Students might like
to check each others work and discuss alternative
answers. Some suggested answers:
I must write down what I feel, because my heart is
close to breaking (bursting, overflowing, etc.), but
there is nobody I can talk (turn) to. Nobody can
understand what Ive lost my strange, magical spirit,
worth much more to me than life. Will I ever hear
Janes sweet voice again, or hold (take, caress, etc.) her
little hand in mine? And now that my strength and
sight have gone, how can I ever hope to marry (win,
attract, etc.) her, even if I find her again? Why on earth
should she, a healthy (sensible, lively, charming, etc.),
intelligent girl, choose to spend her life caring for an
old man like me? If she saw me, she could never really
love me, as she did before (once).
Its true that Berthas death has released (freed) me, but
for what? I am fated (destined, obliged, etc.) to live alone,
with no pleasant companion at my side, and no gentle,
loving (helping, tender, etc.) hand to guide me along lifes
path. I am afraid! All around is darkness (loneliness,
etc.) and despair, and I have absolutely nothing to look
forward to, no slight hope (comfort, etc.) of any kind.

PArt four while reading

1 Hannah kept house for the Rivers family at Moor

House.
2 When Jane arrived at Moor House, she gave her
name as Jane Elliott.
3 Jane became very good friends with Diana and her
sister Mary.
4 St John intended to be a missionary; he was in love
with Rosamund Oliver, but knew she would not
make a good wife for a missionary.
5 St Johns full name was St John Eyre Rivers, and his
uncle was John Eyre of Madeira, so St John, Diana
and Mary were Janes cousins.
6 One evening St John nearly persuaded Jane to marry
him, but at that moment Jane heard the voice of
Edward Rochester calling her.
Before reADing PArt five

Open answers. Encourage speculation and

discussion. Do not tell students whether their
guesses are right or wrong yet. In fact, number 4 is
what happens.

After Reading

activities answers

Before reADing PArt four

Activity 5 after reading

Open answers. Encourage discussion.

Activity 1 after reading
Activity 6 after reading

1 Mrs Fairfax
2 Blanche Ingram
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4 Grace Poole
5 Mrs Rochester
Activity 2 after reading

Open answers. Encourage students to give reasons

for their views.
Activity 3 after reading

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Dear Emily,
I have some news to tell you which I am sure will
shock you, as it has shocked me. My employer, Mr
Edward Rochester, intends to marry the governess,
who has only been at Thornfield for six months!
The young woman is pleasant enough, but how can
a gentleman of such good family bring himself to
marry a girl whose position is only a little better than
a servants? Of course, she will never be accepted by
Mr Edwards friends and neighbours, so society will
simply ignore her. And perhaps Mr Edward will take
her abroad when he realizes how difficult life will be
for him and his wife.
Write as soon as you can, my dear, to tell me what
you think of the news.
With kind regards,
Elsie Fairfax

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My dear Jane,
You tell me that youre teaching at the new girls
school at Morton. The girls must be quite difficult to
teach, but Im sure that you will make a success of this
demanding post.
You also say that St John Rivers, the vicar of
Morton, has asked you to marry him, and go to India
with him as a missionary. I hope you wont mind my
giving you a little helpful advice as an older woman
and a friend, but I think you should give careful
consideration to his proposal. He is a very good man,
with a strong belief in God, and he would look after
you and give you a worthwhile purpose in life. But
he would expect strict obedience to his orders, which
might be difficult for you, dear Jane! However, I am
sure you will make the right decision in the end.
With best wishes for your future,
Anne Roberts, ne Temple
Activity 7 after reading

Free writing.

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Activity 8 after reading

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Students can complete this conversation how they

like. Suggested answers:
St John: Diana, I am very sorry to hear that our cousin
Jane has decided to marry Mr Edward Rochester.
Diana: Oh, Im not sorry, Im glad! You know she
has always loved him!
St John: It is foolish to speak of love, Diana. A
woman must listen to God, and marry the man He
has chosen for her!
Diana: But St John, I think theyll be very happy
together.
St John: How can they be happy? Mr Rochester has
done much wrong in the past, and Jane well, I
hoped for better things for her.
Diana: Dont be angry with Jane, St John.
St John: Im not angry with her, Diana, but I do
disapprove most strongly of this intended marriage.
Diana: I hope youll see them if they visit us, once
theyre married.
St John: No, Diana, I shall certainly refuse to see
them if they come here. However, you and Mary
may see them if you like.
Diana: I think youre a little jealous, St John,
because you proposed to Jane yourself!
St John: You are quite wrong, Diana, there is no
question of jealousy. My proposal of marriage to
Jane was for the service of God, not for my own
selfish reasons.
Diana: But perhaps you will never marry now?
St John: You may be right, my dear sister. It seems
unlikely that I shall find a suitable wife now. But
you need not worry about me. My only ambition is
to serve God, and I shall be happy doing that.

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