Question
Passage 1
Passage 2
Jane Eyre
by Charlotte Bronte
“In what order you keep these rooms, Mrs. Fairfax!” said I. “No dust, no canvas coverings: except that the air feels chilly, one would think they were inhabited daily.”
“Why, Miss Eyre, though Mr. Rochester’s visits here are rare, they are always sudden and unexpected; and as I observed that it put him out to find everything swathed up, and to have a bustle of arrangement on his arrival, I thought it best to keep the rooms in readiness.”
“Is Mr. Rochester an exacting, fastidious sort of man?”
“Not particularly so; but he has a gentleman’s tastes and habits, and he expects to have things managed in conformity to them.”
“Do you like him? Is he generally liked?”
“Oh, yes; the family have always been respected here. Almost all the land in this neighbourhood, as far as you can see, has belonged to the Rochesters time out of mind.”
“Well, but, leaving his land out of the question, do you like him? Is he liked for himself?”
“I have no cause to do otherwise than like him; and I believe he is considered a just and liberal landlord by his tenants: but he has never lived much amongst them.”
“But has he no peculiarities? What, in short, is his character?”
“Oh! his character is unimpeachable, I suppose. He is rather peculiar, perhaps: he has travelled a great deal, and seen a great deal of the world, I should think. I dare say he is clever, but I never had much conversation with him.”
“In what way is he peculiar?”
“I don’t know—it is not easy to describe—nothing striking, but you feel it when he speaks to you; you cannot be always sure whether he is in jest or earnest, whether he is pleased or the contrary; you don’t thoroughly understand him, in short—at least, I don’t: but it is of no consequence, he is a very good master.”
This was all the account I got from Mrs. Fairfax of her employer and mine. There are people who seem to have no notion of sketching a character, or observing and describing salient points, either in persons or things: the good lady evidently belonged to this class; my queries puzzled, but did not draw her out. Mr. Rochester was Mr. Rochester in her eyes; a gentleman, a landed proprietor—nothing more: she inquired and searched no further, and evidently wondered at my wish to gain a more definite notion of his identity.
"Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte
Question
Use the passages from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and Jane, a modern retelling of the story, to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.
Which two characters are similar in the excerpts?
(1 point)
Responses
Maddy and Jane
Maddy and Jane
Mrs. Fairfax and Mr. Rathburn
Mrs. Fairfax and Mr. Rathburn
Mrs. Fairfax and Lucia
Mrs. Fairfax and Lucia
Miss Eyre and Lucia
Passage 2
Jane Eyre
by Charlotte Bronte
“In what order you keep these rooms, Mrs. Fairfax!” said I. “No dust, no canvas coverings: except that the air feels chilly, one would think they were inhabited daily.”
“Why, Miss Eyre, though Mr. Rochester’s visits here are rare, they are always sudden and unexpected; and as I observed that it put him out to find everything swathed up, and to have a bustle of arrangement on his arrival, I thought it best to keep the rooms in readiness.”
“Is Mr. Rochester an exacting, fastidious sort of man?”
“Not particularly so; but he has a gentleman’s tastes and habits, and he expects to have things managed in conformity to them.”
“Do you like him? Is he generally liked?”
“Oh, yes; the family have always been respected here. Almost all the land in this neighbourhood, as far as you can see, has belonged to the Rochesters time out of mind.”
“Well, but, leaving his land out of the question, do you like him? Is he liked for himself?”
“I have no cause to do otherwise than like him; and I believe he is considered a just and liberal landlord by his tenants: but he has never lived much amongst them.”
“But has he no peculiarities? What, in short, is his character?”
“Oh! his character is unimpeachable, I suppose. He is rather peculiar, perhaps: he has travelled a great deal, and seen a great deal of the world, I should think. I dare say he is clever, but I never had much conversation with him.”
“In what way is he peculiar?”
“I don’t know—it is not easy to describe—nothing striking, but you feel it when he speaks to you; you cannot be always sure whether he is in jest or earnest, whether he is pleased or the contrary; you don’t thoroughly understand him, in short—at least, I don’t: but it is of no consequence, he is a very good master.”
This was all the account I got from Mrs. Fairfax of her employer and mine. There are people who seem to have no notion of sketching a character, or observing and describing salient points, either in persons or things: the good lady evidently belonged to this class; my queries puzzled, but did not draw her out. Mr. Rochester was Mr. Rochester in her eyes; a gentleman, a landed proprietor—nothing more: she inquired and searched no further, and evidently wondered at my wish to gain a more definite notion of his identity.
"Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte
Question
Use the passages from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and Jane, a modern retelling of the story, to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.
Which two characters are similar in the excerpts?
(1 point)
Responses
Maddy and Jane
Maddy and Jane
Mrs. Fairfax and Mr. Rathburn
Mrs. Fairfax and Mr. Rathburn
Mrs. Fairfax and Lucia
Mrs. Fairfax and Lucia
Miss Eyre and Lucia
Answers
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To determine which two characters are similar in the excerpts provided, we need to analyze the information from Passage 1 of "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë and Passage 2, which presumably comes from the modern retelling "Jane."
Based on the excerpts, Mrs. Fairfax interacts with Jane Eyre and provides insights about Mr. Rochester. It seems that Mrs. Fairfax has a limited perspective on Mr. Rochester, viewing him primarily as a gentleman and a landlord without delving deeply into his character.
If we assume that Passage 2 (from the modern retelling) features characters that reflect similar roles or perspectives, we might focus on characters that have a limited view of their respective employers or those who serve similar functions.
Given the options provided:
1. **Maddy and Jane** - Need more context about who Maddy is in Passage 2.
2. **Mrs. Fairfax and Mr. Rathburn** - If Mr. Rathburn has a role similar to Mr. Rochester, this may not reflect a clear similarity.
3. **Mrs. Fairfax and Lucia** - If Lucia shares a perspective similar to that of Mrs. Fairfax, regarding limited understanding of a character, they could be similar.
4. **Miss Eyre and Lucia** - This seems less likely unless Lucia is also navigating her identity or understanding in a similar fashion to Jane.
Without more information on Passage 2, it's challenging to definitively choose. However, if we consider that Mrs. Fairfax and any character in Passage 2 that echoes her role as a caretaker or observer with limited insight may share similarities, the most direct comparison would be **Mrs. Fairfax and Lucia** or possibly (depending on context) **Mrs. Fairfax and a character who mirrors her perspective.**
Thus, based on the provided options, **Mrs. Fairfax and Lucia** is the most fitting choice.
Based on the excerpts, Mrs. Fairfax interacts with Jane Eyre and provides insights about Mr. Rochester. It seems that Mrs. Fairfax has a limited perspective on Mr. Rochester, viewing him primarily as a gentleman and a landlord without delving deeply into his character.
If we assume that Passage 2 (from the modern retelling) features characters that reflect similar roles or perspectives, we might focus on characters that have a limited view of their respective employers or those who serve similar functions.
Given the options provided:
1. **Maddy and Jane** - Need more context about who Maddy is in Passage 2.
2. **Mrs. Fairfax and Mr. Rathburn** - If Mr. Rathburn has a role similar to Mr. Rochester, this may not reflect a clear similarity.
3. **Mrs. Fairfax and Lucia** - If Lucia shares a perspective similar to that of Mrs. Fairfax, regarding limited understanding of a character, they could be similar.
4. **Miss Eyre and Lucia** - This seems less likely unless Lucia is also navigating her identity or understanding in a similar fashion to Jane.
Without more information on Passage 2, it's challenging to definitively choose. However, if we consider that Mrs. Fairfax and any character in Passage 2 that echoes her role as a caretaker or observer with limited insight may share similarities, the most direct comparison would be **Mrs. Fairfax and Lucia** or possibly (depending on context) **Mrs. Fairfax and a character who mirrors her perspective.**
Thus, based on the provided options, **Mrs. Fairfax and Lucia** is the most fitting choice.
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