Chapter 13 A Proposal p. 121-131

frippery illusion shroud slumber

1. Where and with who did Rochester secure employment for Jane?

2. How did Jane feel about this?

3. Who receives a proposal that night? What is her answer?

4. What does the splitting of the chestnut tree foreshadow do you think?

5. What does Rochester want to give to Jane?

6. What is her answer to these intended gifts?

7. What was Mrs. Fairfax’s reaction to the engagement? Why do you think she tries to warn Jane?

8. After the shopping spree, what 2 things did Jane proceed to do? (one involves her uncle and the other Rochester)

9. What strange occurrence happened to Jane just a few nights before her wedding?

10. What was Rochester’s reaction to her tale?

Chapter 14 The Wedding Day p. 132-141

vicar impediment surplice endearments

1. Who was the vicar?

2. Who interrupted the wedding service? Why?

3. What does Rochester admit to? Why did he keep it a secret?

4. How did Mason & Briggs find out Rochester was to be married?

5. What was Jane’s reaction to the day’s events?

6. What did Jane decide to do?

7. What did Rochester hope she would

Chapter 15 The Runaway p. 142-149

hamlet moor tussock vagrant bog hearth alias

1. Who was with Jane during her desperate flight from Rochester?

2. Who finally takes Jane in?

3. What alias does Jane give? Why does she do this, do you think?

4. What condition is Jane in when she is finally rescued?

Chapter 16 A New Life p. 150-157

rogue vagabond spinster benefactress

1. Who becomes Jane friend when she is finally able to get up from bed?

2. What information does the housekeeper give Jane concerning the Rivers?

3. Who is Ms Oliver?

4. What position does St. John offer to Jane?

5. What would this enable Jane to do?

6. What are St. John’s future plans?

7. Who is Uncle John and what has happened to him?

8. How was Jane received as the new school marm? Was she happy?

9. Who did Jane still ache and mourn for?

10. Why won’t St. John marry Rosamond even though he loves her?

11. What information does St. John share with Jane while he is visiting her?

Chapter 17 A Rich Lady p. 158-165

solicitor

1. What was more important to Jane—the money she had inherited or the family she had gained? Explain your answer.

2. What does Jane decide to do with her inheritance.

3. What proposal does St. John make to Jane? Why?

4. What occurs that makes Jane run home?

Chapter 18 Mrs. Rochester p. 166-174

1. How long had Jane beenaway from Thornfield?

2. What does Jane find on her return to ‘home’?

3. What had happened?

4. Where is Rochester living now? In what condition is he in?

5. Describe Jane & Rochester’s reunion.