Helen Burns becomes sick

In this lesson, we will see Helen Burns struck down by a serious illness. We will see what happens when Jane visits her in the middle of the night, and we will discover whether Helen survives her illness.

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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.What word best describes Mr Brocklehurst?

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Q2.What does Jane drop in this chapter?

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Q3.What does Helen do as she walks past Jane standing on the stool?

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Q4.What does Mr Brocklehurst call Jane?

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Q5.What was the role of missionaries from Victorian Britain?

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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.What word best describes Mr Brocklehurst?

1/5

Q2.What does Jane drop in this chapter?

2/5

Q3.What does Helen do as she walks past Jane standing on the stool?

3/5

Q4.What does Mr Brocklehurst call Jane?

4/5

Q5.What was the role of missionaries from Victorian Britain?

5/5

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Helen Burns becomes sick

Let's now test your memory from this lesson!

Q1.Who dies in this chapter?

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Q2.Why is Helen not afraid of death?

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Q3.What sickness is Helen suffering from?

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Q4.Who did Jane physically attack earlier in the book?

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Q5.Which ghost did Jane expect to see in the Red Room?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Helen Burns becomes sick

Let's now test your memory from this lesson!

Q1.Who dies in this chapter?

1/5

Q2.Why is Helen not afraid of death?

2/5

Q3.What sickness is Helen suffering from?

3/5

Q4.Who did Jane physically attack earlier in the book?

4/5

Q5.Which ghost did Jane expect to see in the Red Room?

5/5

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