Controversy Project
1.In chapter six, what difficulties does the protagonist have when he gets out of bed?
a.There are not enough clothes to wear.
b.The water in the jar froze.
c.Can't find the right shoes.
d.The room was too hot.
Answer: BThe water in the jar froze. Analysis: The text mentions that the protagonist had to abandon the morning washing step because the water in the jar froze.
2.On the protagonist's first day at Lowood, which class was she assigned to?
a.First shift.
b.Second shift.
c.3rd shift.
d.Fourth class.
Answer: DFourth class. Analysis: The text clearly mentions that the protagonist is placed in the fourth class.
3.What is the protagonist's breakfast at Lowood?
a.Bread and coffee.
b.Gruel. c.Fruit.
d.Egg.
Answer: BGruel. Analysis: The text describes that the porridge for breakfast is not burnt and can be swallowed.
4.What was the reason Helen Pence was criticized for Miss Scarchard's class?
a.The pronunciation is inaccurate.
b.Untidy clothing.
c.Answer the question incorrectly.
d.Distracted in class.
Answer: BUntidy clothing. Analysis: Miss Scarchard criticizes Helen Burns for not washing between her nails.
5.What was Helen Pence's reaction after being whipped by Miss Scarchard?
a.Crying loudly.
b.Angry defiance.
c.Suffer in silence.
d.Ask others for help.
Answer: cSuffer in silence. Analysis: The text describes Helen Burns as not shedding a single tear after being whipped, and her face did not change.
6.How does the protagonist spend his evening time in Lowood?
a.Alone in the room.
b.Frolic with your classmates.
c.Read books.
d.Do needlework.
Answer: BFrolic with your classmates. Analysis: The article mentions that evening frolic is the happiest time of the day in Lowood.
7.What does Helen Burns have on her cheeks after she gets whipped?
a.Red.
b.Tears.
c.Bloodstain.
d.Stains.
Answer: BTears. Analysis: The text describes Helen Burns with tear stains on her cheeks after being whipped.
8.What was Helen Burns' purpose at Lowood?
a.Looking for a job.
b.Get an education.
c.Escape from family.
d.Find friends.
Answer: BGet an education. Analysis: Helen Pence said she came to Lowood for an education.
9.What does Helen Pence think of Miss Scarchard?
a.Very nasty.
b.Think she's strict but fair.
c.Think she's unjust.
d.Think she's kind.
Answer: BThink she's strict but fair. Analysis: Helen Burns thinks Miss Scarchard is strict, but doesn't like her shortcomings.
10.How did Helen Pence do in Miss Temple's class?
a.Frequent distraction.
b.Very well behaved.
c.Not interested.
d.Frequent absences.
Answer: BVery well behaved. Analysis: Helen Pence said that she would not get distracted in Miss Temple's class because she was interested in the course content.
11.How does Helen Pence see her shortcomings?
a.Not care.
b.Think you can't change it.
c.Strive to make corrections.
d.Think it's not important.
Answer: BThink you can't change it. Analysis: Helen Pence mentions that her shortcomings are deep-seated, and even though she values Miss Temple's praise so much, it doesn't inspire her to change.
12.What is Helen Burns' attitude to life at Lowood?
a.Rebel against injustice.
b.Patience and forgiveness.
c.Pursue material comforts.
d.Escapism.
Answer: BPatience and forgiveness. Analysis: Helen Burns believes that patience and forgiveness are the right attitude towards injustice.
13.What does Helen Burns think of Jesus' teachings?
a.I don't understand.
b.Follow and practice.
c.Considered obsolete.
d.Thinks it doesn't apply to reality.
Answer: BFollow and practice. Analysis: Helen Burns mentions Jesus' teachings, such as loving your enemies, blessing those who curse you, etc., and indicates that she follows them.
14.What does Helen Pence think about death?
a.Fear.
b.See it as liberation.
c.Seen as unknown.
d.See it as the beginning of pain.
Answer: BSee it as liberation. Analysis: Helen Burns' belief in freedom from sin and purity after death suggests that she sees death as a relief.
15.What is Helen Burns' philosophy of life at Lowood?
a.An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
b.Patience and hope.
c.The pursuit of power.
d.Evading responsibility.
Answer: BPatience and hope. Analysis: Helen Pence's philosophy of life is to endure injustice, keep hope, and she believes in kindness and forgiveness, as well as relief after death.