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Obscure 'Jane Eyre' Trivia Quiz

Seemingly random questions about Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre', details you may have to read deeply to figure out and remember.

A multiple-choice quiz by Nuada. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nuada

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
260,156

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2211

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of Jane's relatives was the cruelest to her? Hint

Mrs. Reed

Georgiana Reed

Rusty Reed

Eliza Reed

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was NOT a teacher at Lowood School when Jane arrived? Hint

Mrs. Harden

Miss Miller

Miss Temple

Miss Scatcherd

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who, other than Helen Burns, did Jane spend her time with as a student at Lowood? Hint

Mary Ann Wilson, Miss Temple

The teachers

No one, Helen Burns was her only friend

Everyone, she was a social butterfly

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Question 4 of 10

4. At what age did Helen Burns die, and of what? Hint

14, typhus fever

15, typhus fever

15, consumption

14, consumption

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is with Helen when she dies? Hint

Jane Eyre

No one, she was alone

Miss Temple

Both Jane and Miss Temple

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many entire chapters of the novel are devoted to Jane's youth and her time as a student at Lowood? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Conditions at Lowood improve after the typhus fever season ends.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Is Mr. Brocklehurst fired as inspector and treasurer of Lowood school after the typhus fever outbreak?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. How long after Helen Burns dies does Jane stay at Lowood? Hint

6 years

She leaves immediately following the funeral

4 years

8 years

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many years does Jane spend teaching at Lowood? Hint

1 1/2

2 1/2

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of Jane's relatives was the cruelest to her?

Answer: Mrs. Reed

John Reed tormented her but his mother was still the cruelest. It was Mrs. Reed who locked Jane in the Red Room and who told Mr. Brocklehurst all the lies about Jane's character.

2. Who was NOT a teacher at Lowood School when Jane arrived?

Answer: Mrs. Harden

Mrs. Harden was the housekeeper.

3. Who, other than Helen Burns, did Jane spend her time with as a student at Lowood?

Answer: Mary Ann Wilson, Miss Temple

When Helen was ill Jane spent her days talking with Mary Ann Wilson.

4. At what age did Helen Burns die, and of what?

Answer: 14, consumption

Helen was one of Jane's first friends.

5. Who is with Helen when she dies?

Answer: Jane Eyre

Miss Temple left the room to get some sleep before Jane sneaked in to see Helen.

6. How many entire chapters of the novel are devoted to Jane's youth and her time as a student at Lowood?

Answer: 9

She devotes nine chapters and a paragraph to her youth.

7. Conditions at Lowood improve after the typhus fever season ends.

Answer: True

Things improve drastically: there is better food and more of it, better attention is paid to the girls' welfare.

8. Is Mr. Brocklehurst fired as inspector and treasurer of Lowood school after the typhus fever outbreak?

Answer: No

He stays on as part of a committee.

9. How long after Helen Burns dies does Jane stay at Lowood?

Answer: 8 years

Jane finishes her education at age 16.

10. How many years does Jane spend teaching at Lowood?

Answer: 2

She leaves Lowood shortly after turning 18.

Source: Author Nuada

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