When Jane informs Rochester's servants that she has married him, one remarks that she is not the handsomest of ladies but that she's good-natured and better than the "grand ladies". Which of the following statements is correct?

In the novel, good character creates a beautiful outward appearance

In the novel, good looks often correspond with poor character

In the novel, good looks always correspond with good character

In the novel, a beautiful appearance creates a good character

The first objects of Jane's affections are....

John, Eliza, Georgiana and Mrs Reed

How does class impact on Jane?

She is a member of the working class and is lucky to become a governess rather than a kitchen servant

She is from a wealthy background and expects to marry well as a consequence

She is from a relatively poor background; her poverty is compounded by being an orphan housed by wealthy relatives

She is from a middle-class background and can move freely in the same social circles as Mr Rochester

Throughout the novel, Jane is frequently placed in the position of an outsider. This is NOT true in which of the following situations?

At Gateshead with her aunt and cousins

At Thornfield Hall when the visitors, including Blanche Ingram, stay

When first taken in at Moor House

What is the effect of Jane's large inheritance from her uncle?

The inheritance drives her away from friends

The inheritance allows her to be independent

The inheritance makes her unhappy

The inheritance encourages St John to propose to Jane

What do the accounts of Mrs Reed's punishment of Jane, Mr Brocklehurst's running of Lowood School and Blanche Ingram's account of her governesses share in common?

The theme of self-determination

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GCSE English Literature Jane Eyre - Themes Quiz

Every piece of literature has at least one theme, often more. If you need some extra revision in this area, then our informative and helpful GCSE English Liter…

Written by Rebecca HughesReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 14 Apr 2026

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Topic: Themes

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

Difficulty: ★★ Medium

Focus: developing Themes arguments with text references, not plot retelling.

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Every piece of literature has at least one theme, often more. If you need some extra revision in this area, then our informative and helpful GCSE English Literature quiz is for you. It is aimed at year 10 and year 11 pupils and asks questions on themes found in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

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