Chapter 9 The Fire p. 84-91

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1. What strange remark did Rochester make to Jane one night after a dinner party?

2. What is the story Rochester told Jane about Adele?

3. What did Jane now thrive on?

4. What or who awoke Jane on the evening of the fire? (Explain fully)

5. Whose life did Jane save? How? Explain fully.

6. What do you think is happening between Jane & Rochester?

7. Do you think G5race Poole started the fire? Why or why not?

8. If not Grace, you might have been the culprit?

Chapter 10 Blanche Ingram p. 92-102

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1. What was the household’s reaction to the fire?

2. Why do you think Grace Poole warned Jane to keep her bedroom door bolted?

3. Where has Rochester gone? Why?

4. How does Jane feel about this?

5. Who is Blanche Ingram? Describe her.

6. What did Jane resolve to do in order to remind herself of her plainness?

7. What does Jane overhear that heightens the mystery around Grace Poole?

8. What realization did Jane come to after seeing Rochester for the first time since his return?

9. What was Jane upset about when she meets Rochester in the hallway?

10. What do you think Rochester was about to say to Jane before she retired?

11. Do you think Rochester has feelings for Jane also? Why do you think this?

Chapter 11 The Gypsy p. 103-112

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1. What was Jane’s opinion of Blanche’s character?

2. Why was Jane so sad?

3. Who was the unexpected guest who arrives to see Rochester?

4. Who, in reality, was the gypsy?

5. What did the gypsy tel Jane about her character?

6. What was Rochester’s reaction to the unexpected guest’s arrival?

7. What occurred during the night which frightened everyone?

8. What does Rochester ask Jane to do in the attic? Why?

9. What had happened to Richard Mason?

10. Who do you think attached him?

11. At the end of the chapter, what request does Rochester make of Jane?

Chapter 12 Gateshead Hall p. 113-120

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1. Who is Jane’s unexpected visitor?

2. Why does he come to see her?

3. What has happened to John Reed?

4. What condition is Mrs. Reed in when Jane arrives at Gateshead?

5. What did Mrs. Reed answer when Jane asked her why she hated her so?

6. What two wrongs had Reed done to Jane?

7. What happened to Mrs. Reed?

8. How did Jane feel about returning to Thornfield? Why?

9. Where does Jane believe her real home to be?