Year 9

A terrifying visit in the night

Year 9

A terrifying visit in the night

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about foreshadowing and explore how Brontë creates a tense atmosphere before Jane's wedding.

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Who is Rochester thinking of marrying at the beginning of this extract?
Correct answer: Blance Ingram
Grace Poole
Jane
Q2.
Who does Rochester decide to marry at the end of this extract?
Blanche Ingram
Correct answer: Jane
Mrs Fairfax
Q3.
What country was Jane considering moving to in this extract?
France
Correct answer: Ireland
The West Indies
Q4.
What happens to the tree under which Jane and Rochester speak?
It is blown down by the wind.
It is cut down.
Correct answer: It is split in half by a strike of lightning.
Q5.
What type of tree was this?
Correct answer: A chestnut tree
A fir tree
A sycamore tree

5 Questions

Q1.
What does the intruder in Jane's room destroy?
Jane's books
Correct answer: Jane's wedding veil
The piano
Q2.
What has happened to Thornfield Hall in Jane's nightmare?
Correct answer: Thornfield has become a ruin.
Thornfield has become beautiful.
Thornfield is filled with happy children.
Q3.
Who does Jane think her intruder is?
Grace Poole
Correct answer: Jane has no idea. She has never seen this woman before.
Mr Mason
Q4.
Who does Rochester insist this intruder must be?
Correct answer: Grace Poole
Mr Mason
Mrs Fairfax
Q5.
According to Rochester, how long will Jane have to wait until he reveals the secret about this strange woman?
Correct answer: Jane must wait for a year and a day after their wedding.
Jane must wait until the end of their wedding day.
Jane will find out before Rochester dies.