AP English Literature and Composition
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following statements best describes how Jane Eyre came to be under Mrs. Reed's
charge? - CORRECT ANSWER -Just before he died, Mr. Reed. Jane Eyre's uncle, asked
his wife to raise the orphaned Jane as her own.
Which of the following set of adjectives describes Jane Eyre's attitude and demeanor as a child? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Resilient, strong-willed, and passionate
What does Jane eyre mean when she thinks to herself, "I was no Helena Burns?" - CORRECT
ANSWER -She's not as forgiving
Which of the following best describes the narrator's point of view? - CORRECT
ANSWER -First person
The relationship between the novel's setting and mood is most often conveyed by descriptions of:
- CORRECT ANSWER -The seasons and weather
How does Jane Eyre obtain a position at Thornfield? - CORRECT ANSWER -She
advertised for the position
Which of the following best describes Mr. Rochester's character? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Moody and introspective
Why does Jane Eyre tell Rochester she'll "cling closer to her [Adele] than before?" - CORRECT
ANSWER -Because she identifies with her as a parentless child
, Why is Jane Eyre angry with herself at the end of chapter sixteen? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Because she's allowed herself to believe that Rochester could have feelings for
her
Who does Jane Eyre believe set fire to Rochester's room? - CORRECT ANSWER -Grace
Poole
In Chapter 6, Jane and Helen have a conversation about forgiveness and revenge. After she
explains her philosophy to Jane, Helen says: "... with this creed revenge never worries my heart,
degradation never too deeply disgusts me, injustice never crushes me too low: I live in calm,
looking to the end." (70) Which of the following best describes the literary significance of this
passage? - CORRECT ANSWER -Foreshadowing
How old is Jane when she arrives at Thornfield? - CORRECT ANSWER -18
Victorian-era literature mostly dealt with: - CORRECT ANSWER -The effect of social
change on individuals and groups
Who is Miss Temple? - CORRECT ANSWER -Jane's beloved teacher and friend at
Lowood Institution
Which of the following statements best describes the status of women in nineteenth-century
Britain? - CORRECT ANSWER -Their participation in public life- work, education, and
politics- was largely restricted
Which of the following years represents the historical period known as the Victorian Era? -
CORRECT ANSWER -1837 - 1901
Annotation a work of fiction is a method of - CORRECT ANSWER -Marking passages in
a text to track important elements
Which of the following is a skill or hobby of Jane Eyre? - CORRECT ANSWER -Drawing
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following statements best describes how Jane Eyre came to be under Mrs. Reed's
charge? - CORRECT ANSWER -Just before he died, Mr. Reed. Jane Eyre's uncle, asked
his wife to raise the orphaned Jane as her own.
Which of the following set of adjectives describes Jane Eyre's attitude and demeanor as a child? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Resilient, strong-willed, and passionate
What does Jane eyre mean when she thinks to herself, "I was no Helena Burns?" - CORRECT
ANSWER -She's not as forgiving
Which of the following best describes the narrator's point of view? - CORRECT
ANSWER -First person
The relationship between the novel's setting and mood is most often conveyed by descriptions of:
- CORRECT ANSWER -The seasons and weather
How does Jane Eyre obtain a position at Thornfield? - CORRECT ANSWER -She
advertised for the position
Which of the following best describes Mr. Rochester's character? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Moody and introspective
Why does Jane Eyre tell Rochester she'll "cling closer to her [Adele] than before?" - CORRECT
ANSWER -Because she identifies with her as a parentless child
, Why is Jane Eyre angry with herself at the end of chapter sixteen? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Because she's allowed herself to believe that Rochester could have feelings for
her
Who does Jane Eyre believe set fire to Rochester's room? - CORRECT ANSWER -Grace
Poole
In Chapter 6, Jane and Helen have a conversation about forgiveness and revenge. After she
explains her philosophy to Jane, Helen says: "... with this creed revenge never worries my heart,
degradation never too deeply disgusts me, injustice never crushes me too low: I live in calm,
looking to the end." (70) Which of the following best describes the literary significance of this
passage? - CORRECT ANSWER -Foreshadowing
How old is Jane when she arrives at Thornfield? - CORRECT ANSWER -18
Victorian-era literature mostly dealt with: - CORRECT ANSWER -The effect of social
change on individuals and groups
Who is Miss Temple? - CORRECT ANSWER -Jane's beloved teacher and friend at
Lowood Institution
Which of the following statements best describes the status of women in nineteenth-century
Britain? - CORRECT ANSWER -Their participation in public life- work, education, and
politics- was largely restricted
Which of the following years represents the historical period known as the Victorian Era? -
CORRECT ANSWER -1837 - 1901
Annotation a work of fiction is a method of - CORRECT ANSWER -Marking passages in
a text to track important elements
Which of the following is a skill or hobby of Jane Eyre? - CORRECT ANSWER -Drawing
