Question

question 1
the following text is from charlotte brontës 1847 novel jane eyre. jane, the narrator, works as a governess at thornfield hall.
i went on with my days business tranquilly, but ever and anon vague suggestions kept wandering across my brain of reasons why i should quit thornfield, and i kept involuntarily framing advertisements and pondering conjectures about new situations: these thoughts i did not think to check; they might germinate and bear fruit if they could.
which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
a) to convey a contrast between janes outward calmness and internal restlessness
b) to emphasize janes loyalty to the people she works for at thornfield hall
c) to demonstrate that jane finds her situation both challenging and deeply fulfilling
d) to describe janes determination to secure employment outside of thornfield hall

Explanation:

The text starts by saying Jane goes on with her day's business tranquilly (outward calmness), but then mentions vague suggestions and thoughts about leaving Thornfield Hall wandering across her brain (internal restlessness).

Answer:

A. To convey a contrast between Jane's outward calmness and internal restlessness