Chapter XVIII

Question 1

How does Mr. Rochester explain his agitated reaction to Mr. Mason’s arrival?

Answer 1

He claims Mr. Mason is an old friend who once did him a small service, but is now a bit of a bore.

Question 2

What unusual visitor arrives to entertain the guests?

Answer 2

A mysterious old Gypsy woman (fortune-teller).

Question 3

Which member of the party refuses to have her fortune told?

Answer 3

Blanche Ingram, out of disdain or fear.

Question 4

Why is Jane summoned to the drawing-room after the other ladies?

Answer 4

The Gypsy demands to tell Jane’s fortune last.

Question 5

What does the Gypsy woman initially tell Jane about herself?

Answer 5

She says Jane is cold, lonely, and unhappy because she has “no love” for her.

Question 6

What is the source of Jane’s initial confusion and then dawning realization about the Gypsy?

Answer 6

The Gypsy speaks of Jane’s feelings for Mr. Rochester with too much intimate knowledge.

Question 7

What is Jane’s sudden and bold realization about the Gypsy’s true identity?

Answer 7

She realizes the Gypsy is Mr. Rochester in disguise.

Question 8

What does Mr. Rochester, still in disguise, ask Jane about the master of the house (himself)?

Answer 8

He asks if she is attracted to him and if he will marry Miss Ingram.

Question 9

How does Jane answer the question about Mr. Rochester and Miss Ingram’s marriage?

Answer 9

She says the master is free to marry anyone he pleases, avoiding a direct answer about her own opinion.

Question 10

What question does Mr. Rochester, dropping the disguise, then ask Jane?

Answer 10

“Have you never heard any rumour of a former marriage?” (or a similar question about a dark past).

Question 11

What is Jane’s reply to his question about a former marriage?

Answer 11

She answers with a “No,” and then asks for an explanation, but he cuts her off.

Question 12

What is the emergency that breaks up the conversation?

Answer 12

A scream of terror is heard from the floor above, and Jane sees Mr. Mason rushing through the hall.

Question 13

What has happened to Mr. Mason?

Answer 13

He has been stabbed and bitten (bled profusely from the shoulder and arm) by an unseen attacker.

Question 14

What does Mr. Rochester instruct Jane to do to help with the emergency?

Answer 14

To fetch the apothecary from the village and to stand watch over Mr. Mason.

Question 15

What is the last thing Mr. Mason murmurs repeatedly that chills Jane?

Answer 15

Rochester, she is not mad; she has a devil in her.