Year 9 Autumn 1 – Jane Eyre and John Reed (HWK 2)

Read the following questions and choose the correct answer. answers are in red
How does Jane Eyre feel about John Reed in the first two chapters of the novel? a) She
harbours romantic feelings for him. b) She dislikes him and finds him cruel. c) She admires his
intelligence and wit.
How does John Reed treat Jane Eyre in the early part of the story? a) He treats
her with kindness and respect. b) He bullies and torments her. c) He helps her overcome her shyness.
What is the nature of the relationship between Jane Eyre and John Reed in the beginning of the novel?
a) They are close siblings who share a strong bond. b) They are distant relatives who rarely interact. c)
They are cousins who have a strained and contentious relationship.
How does Jane Eyre respond to John Reed's taunting and bullying? a) She stands
up to him and fights back. b) She cowers in fear and avoids confrontation. c) She tries to win his affection
through acts of kindness.
What is the significance of the red room in the relationship between Jane Eyre and John Reed?
a) It serves as a place where they bond and reconcile. b) It represents the fear and oppression Jane feels
from John. c) It symbolizes their shared love for adventure and exploration.
How does John Reed's treatment of Jane Eyre influence her character development? a) It instils in
her a deep-seated sense of inferiority and self-doubt. b) It makes her determined to seek revenge and
take control. c) It inspires her to become more compassionate and forgiving.
How does Mrs. Reed, John's mother, respond to his mistreatment of Jane Eyre? a) She
defends Jane and punishes John for his behaviour. b) She ignores the situation and refuses to intervene.
c) She blames Jane for provoking John's actions.
What role does Jane Eyre's isolation play in her relationship with John Reed? a) It
intensifies their animosity and deepens the divide between them. b) It leads to a growing understanding
and eventual friendship. c) It has no impact on their relationship as they rarely interact.
What event marks a turning point in the relationship between Jane Eyre and John Reed? a) Jane
confronts John and asserts herself against his cruelty. b) John apologizes to Jane and promises to change
his ways. c) They have a heartfelt conversation and realize their shared love for literature.
How does the resolution of Jane Eyre's relationship with John Reed set the stage for her future
experiences? a) It leaves her
scarred and distrustful of others. b) It empowers her to seek independence and forge her own path. c) It
solidifies her desire to conform to societal expectations and norms.