Chapter XII

Question 1

What does Jane do on a cold bright afternoon in January to break her routine?

Answer 1

She decides to walk to the Gateshead highway (a short distance from the Hall).

Question 2

While walking what noise breaks the deep silence of the lane?

Answer 2

The sound of a horse approaching.

Question 3

What happens with the approaching rider and horse?

Answer 3

The horse slips on a patch of ice causing the rider to fall and sprain his ankle.

Question 4

What is the rider’s initial attitude toward Jane?

Answer 4

He is abrupt and commanding, demanding her help.

Question 5

How does Jane assist the injured rider?

Answer 5

She helps him raise his foot, steadies him, and offers to fetch assistance from the Hall.

Question 6

What physical description does Jane note about the fallen man?

Answer 6

He has a dark face, a wide forehead, and a grim/sarcastic mouth.

Question 7

What distinctive feature of the horse does Jane notice?

Answer 7

It is a large black Newfoundland dog accompanying the horse.

Question 8

Does the rider accept Jane’s offer to summon help?

Answer 8

No, he insists he can manage on his own and dismisses her curtly.

Question 9

As the rider prepares to leave what does Jane notice about his features?

Answer 9

That they are stern but not ill-natured; he has a look of resolution and pride.

Question 10

When Jane returns to Thornfield who does she learn the injured rider is?

Answer 10

Mr. Rochester, the master of the house, has returned home.

Question 11

How does Mrs. Fairfax explain Mr. Rochester’s unceremonious return?

Answer 11

He dislikes show and ceremony and prefers to arrive without warning.

Question 12

What thought does Jane have about the strange encounter in the lane?

Answer 12

She realizes the chance meeting has made her less afraid of her master.

Question 13

What is the full name of Mr. Rochester’s dog?

Answer 13

Pilot.

Question 14

Why is Jane nervous about meeting Mr. Rochester officially?

Answer 14

Because he is her employer and she is uncertain of how she will be received.

Question 15

What does Jane do before going to bed reflecting on the day’s events?

Answer 15

She looks out her window and sees a light in Mr. Rochester’s room