Withering Heights

Why did Mr. Lockwood go to Wuthering Heights?

• to research and report on the history of Wuthering Heights
• For a little vacation and solitude
• To look at the property he was considering purchasing
• To visit his aunt Nelly Dean

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When Lockwood first enters Wuthering Heights, who lives there?

• Heathcliff, Hareton, and Joseph
• Catherine, Hareton, and Joseph
• Catherine, Heathcliff, Hareton, and Joseph
• Catherine, Heathcliff, and Joseph

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What feeling do we get from Wuthering Heights and its occupants in the first few chapters?

• They are cross, cold, sulky, and dark
• They are contented, happy, and loving
• they are a typical, old fashioned, homespun family
• They are sad and mourning

Describe Heathcliff

• Typical blond haired, blue eyed, happy-go-lucky young man
• Dark with black eyes, well dressed, sullen, and short-tempered
• Dark, handsome gentleman, rich, even-tempered, and hospitable
• Friendly, well-bred, business-minded man who enjoys small talk

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What glimpses from the past does Lockwood discover from Catherine's books?

• He learns of Catherine's love for Hareton
• He learns of Heathcliff's love for Catherine
• He learns of Heathcliff's plans to ruin the Earnshaws
• He learns of Catherine's fondness for Heathcliff

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Who is Nelly Dean?

• Lockwood's servant, housekeeper at Thrushcross Grange
• Lockwood's aunt, former housekeeper at Wuthering Heights
• Catherine's real mother
• Heathcliff's real mother, keeper of Thrushcross Gran

Why does Hindley despise Heathcliff?

• Hindley despises everyone, not just Heathcliff
• Heathcliff beats him
• He is jealous of Heathcliff's relationship with Catherine
• Mr. Earnshaw favors Heathcliff over Hindley

Who is the son of Hindley and Frances?

• Linton
• Joseph
• Hareton
• Heathcliff

Who saves Hareton's life?

• Hindley
• Heathcliff
• Catherine
• Edgar

How has Heathcliff changed during his absence of three years?

• better appearance, more understanding
• richer, more suitable suitor for Catherine
• better appearance and education, but more full of hate and cruelty
• more despondent and melancholy