A stabbing in the night

In this lesson, we will discover what happens when a mysterious man arrives at Thornfield Hall and a terrible crime takes place. We will then analyse how Brontë creates tension in the passage.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which lady visits Thornfield Hall in this lesson's extract?

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Q2.How does Rochester respond to Grace Poole apparently setting his bed on fire?

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Q3.Why might Rochester consider marrying Blanche Ingram?

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Q4.Why would it be unusual for Rochester to marry Jane?

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Q5.How does Jane describe her appearance?

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which lady visits Thornfield Hall in this lesson's extract?

1/5

Q2.How does Rochester respond to Grace Poole apparently setting his bed on fire?

2/5

Q3.Why might Rochester consider marrying Blanche Ingram?

3/5

Q4.Why would it be unusual for Rochester to marry Jane?

4/5

Q5.How does Jane describe her appearance?

5/5

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A stabbing in the night

Let's now test your memory from this lesson!

Q1.Who visits Rochester in this chapter?

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Q2.Where does Rochester's visitor come from?

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Q3.What animal did Mr Mason compare his attacker to?

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Q4.Who does Jane assume is responsible for this attack?

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Q5.What sort of character-type is Mr Rochester?

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Quiz:

A stabbing in the night

Let's now test your memory from this lesson!

Q1.Who visits Rochester in this chapter?

1/5

Q2.Where does Rochester's visitor come from?

2/5

Q3.What animal did Mr Mason compare his attacker to?

3/5

Q4.Who does Jane assume is responsible for this attack?

4/5

Q5.What sort of character-type is Mr Rochester?

5/5

Lesson summary: A stabbing in the night

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