Wuthering Heights Test Sahaydak
Why is Heathcliff disappointed in his son?
He is weak like his mother so he feels as though he is not worthy of his pride.
Heathcliff believes that Cathy does not think he is good enough for her. What does he do at this point in the story?
He leaves and doesn't come back for 3 years, but he comes back rich. Or good enough for cathy
Why was Hareton frightened of his father
He was always drunk and mad
What does Heathcliff first demonstrate in this chapter
He's angry because his pride is hurt because Cathy is treating him badly. He also can't forgive them.
What did Mr. Lockwood misidentify as cats
Heaps of rabbit skins
Who goes to the window and pleads for Catherine to come back
Heathcliff
Describe the appearance of both Heathcliff and Isabella when Nelly visits at Wuthering Heights. How do their appearances reflect their respective frames of mind?
Heathcliff looks very well and Isabella looks very bad, as though she hasn't been taking care of herself. This represents how Heathcliff doesn't care about his marriage to Isabella as he was just doing it to make Cathy Jealous. Also how it is taking a toll on Isabella after finding out the real reasons Heathcliff married her when she actually loved him and left her family for him.
what does Heathcliff realize?
Heathcliff realizes that Cathy is dying and their love for each other will never be fulfilled. It is too late.
Why does Heathcliff send Haretons tutor away.
Heathcliff was not allowed to be taught when he was living in Wuthering Heights as he grew up, which left him uneducated. So now that Heathcliff sent away the tutor, Hareton will also be uneducated.
Who has taught Hareton to utter foul language and to behave badly? Why?
Heathcliff. To get revenge on Hindley
Who called Heathcliff an "imp of Satan
Hindley
Whose scornful treatment of Heathcliff added to Mr. Earnshaw's loss of strength and growing rage?
Hindley
What did Heathcliff throw at Master Linton
Hot applesauce
Do you think there was any significance to the fact that Catherine's daughter was born at the bewitching hour of midnight? Explain.
I think it signifies that she will have a strange and miserable life.
Do you think Nelly was right or wrong or, perhaps a little of both. Why or why not? Consider other possibilities as you read on.
I think she was right because he could've lived anywhere else, but chose to live there.
What is your opinion of Edgar Linton after his confrontation with Heathcliff? Explain.
I understand where he is coming from. He loves Cathy and they were happy for a little until Heathcliff came back, and even before he left he had to deal with Cathy having feelings for Heathcliff. He has done so much for her and wants her to be happy, but he wont let her go when he knows she loves Heathcliff. I think he is selfish for that.
How and why did Heathcliff miss his chance for revenge
IF he let hareton fall and hit the ground it would've caused hindley a lot of pain and grief. He caught Hareton by instinct and if he had time to think about it he would've let him hit the ground.
How do you think this missed piece of conversation will affect the entire outcome of this novel?
If Heathcliff would have heard that part of the conversation I don't think he would've left and he would've tried harder to keep Catherine for himself.
What did Heathcliff do to Catherine's locket?
Replaces the strand of Edgars hair in it with his
Cathy's true character is revealed and she is portrayed as being both
Shallow and Cruel
Describe the changes in Cathy when she returned home
She acted like a proper lady. She avoided and treated Heathcliff badly and she wore nicer clothing/ dressed like a lady.
What does Cathy do when Heathcliff can't be found?
She becomes so distraught and has a breakdown that causes her to become physically ill
What vital part of the conversation between Nelly Dean and Cathy did Heathcliff miss?
She feels a deep connection with Heathcliff and she loves him and that she'd marry him if she were rich.
Why didn't Cathy return with Heathcliff? What happened?
She hurt her ankle when bitten by the lintons dog
Why would Catherine say, "I thought, though everybody hated and despised each other, they could not avoid loving me,"? What does this tell us about Cathy?
She thinks she is superior to everyone else and that no matter what everyone will always love her.
What was the name of the bulldog? Think about the significance of this name
Skulker. Catherineand Heathcliff were "skulking" around the property and the dog named skulker attacked them.
Each has a story to tell based on their own personal?
experiences
Describe the change in Heathclif
He came back rich. He dressed and looked more like a proper gentleman and he was smarter.
How long has Nelly lived at Thrushcross Grange
18 years
How long was catherine lost for
20 years
How long was Edgar and cathy happpy
3 years or until Heathcliff returned
How long did Cathy stay at Thrushcross Grange
5 weeks
What does Mr. Lockwood grasp instead of the expected tree branch
A little, ice cold hand.
. Look up the word "narcissist". Does this apply to one or more of the characters in this story
A narcissist is a person who has excessive interest in themselves. You can characterize Cathy as narcissistic because she doesn't do anything unless it's the way she wants to do it and if you try to do something against herways she throws a fit. She only cares about herself and her needs and doesn't care about what her actions might do to other people.
how does Heatcliff feel about Edgar courting Cathy
He doesn't like it because he loves Catherine
What do the moors, Heathcliff, and the dogs all have in common
All three things are unwelcoming and uncivilized.
What does it mean when Lockwood says, "I was encouraged as far as to volunteer another visit tomorrow
Because Lockwood saw such a similarity between Heathcliff and him that even though Heathcliff had horrible hospitality he still wanted to come back the next day to get to know him better.
What is the meaning of "sagacity?" How can this be related to Mr. Lockwood
Being wise or insightful. Lockwood is a wise guy who wants to know more about the things around him. By looking at the things around him he can infer what the people or things around him are like. Like he did with Mr. Heathcliff when he could see that they were similar.
What do Mr. Lockwood and Heathcliff have in common
Both men like to be alone and dislike company.
Why does Cathy laugh at Heathcliff?
He is dirty and doesn't act proper
Who took a naughty delight in tormenting Mr. Earnshaw
Catherine
Who was actually rapping against the windowpane
Catherine
Who was singing Mr. Earnshaw to sleep when he died
Catherine
Who was the owner of all the mildewed books on the nightstand
Catherine
What does Mr. Lockwood read that causes him to fall asleep into nightmares
Catherine's diary
Who said, "I'm come home. I'd lost my way on the moor"
Catherine's ghost
Into whose room does Zillah lead Mr. Lockwood
Catherines old room
Heathcliff was resentful of the friendship Cathy developed with
Edgar Linton
When Mr. Lockwood could not gain entrance to "Wuthering Heights", what was the name of the young man who called out to Mr. Lockwood to follow him? Who did Lockwood mistakenly think he was?
Hareton. Lockwood thought he was Heathcliff's son and married to Mrs. Heathcliff.
Who said, "You are a dog in the manger, Cathy, and desire no one to be loved but yourself."
Isabella
Why was the gypsy waif named Heathcliff
It was the name of one of Mr. Earnshaws sons that died
Why did Nelly Dean think that Heathcliff preferred to live at Wuthering Heights when it was so inferior to Thrushcross Grange
It was where he grew up. He related to it
What household member was increasingly gaining influence over Mr. Earnshaw
Joseph
What did Hindley do when they ran away
Locked them out of Wuthering Heights
How does Hindley change Heathcliff's status
Makes him work for his keep so he is like a servant now. Also gets Catherine to not want to marry him because hindley talks his status down so much.
Was Hareton's fall an accident or a deliberate act on Hindley's part? What do you think?
Most likely an accident because he was drunk, but if Hareton were to actually get hurt he probably would've not cared
Who was the old master to whom Nelly refers
Mr. Earnshaw
who said, "Why canst thou not always be a good lass, Cathy?"
Mr. Earnshaw
What is the common link that unites them
Neither of them are a part of the family
Who said, "Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves,"
Nelly
Who is N.D. and what is her primary role in this novel
Nelly Dean. To Narrate the story
Did Mr. Earnshaw really understand Cathy? Why or why not?
No. He was yelling at her and wasn't able to listen to her.
Heathcliff succeeded in making Isabella hate him. What terrible atrocity did he commit?
That he didn't actually love her and that he wasn't the romantic hero she thought he was.
Who has Nelly known since they were children
The Earnshaws and Heathcliff
Who did they spy on through the windows at Thrushcross Grange?
The Lintons
Did Hindley really love his son or were his feelings conflicted because of the death of his wife shortly after Hareton's birth
The death of his wife made him so distraught and that caused him to be a drunk. This ruined his relationship with his son who he did love.
Think about the name "Heathcliff." What do you think it signifies in the story
The name Heathcliff literally means a cliff near a heath. A heath is an area of uncultivated land. This signifies how he is untamed like a heath and dangerous and untamed like a cliff.
What drove Mr. Lockwood out of the house to Wuthering Heights
The servant girl was putting out the flames of his fire, which he wanted to sit at. She was making a horrible mess.
Were Cathy's reasons for marrying Edgar valid? How does Nelly Dean respond?
They aren't valid. Nelly tells her this and that they are nonsense answers.
What do both Heathcliff and Hindley have in common at this point in the story
They both are trying to get revenge on each other
Why were the dogs so hostile to Mr. Lockwood
They can sense his intentions to snoop. Not around the house and in Heathcliff's things but in Wuthering heights past and Heathcliff's family history
What was the one condition that Mrs. Linton demanded before she would allow her children to come to Wuthering Heights
They had to be kept apart from Heathcliff because he was a "naughty swearing boy" and dressed badly.
What happened to the promised gifts from Mr. Earnshaw
They were lost and broken when Mr. Earnshaw was tending to Heathcliff
Lockwood is the tenant at
Thrushcross grange
Where do Heathcliff and Cathy go when they run away from Wuthering Heights
Thrushcross grange
What did his tormentor want
To be let into the house
After he becomes master of the house, how does Hindley treat Heathcliff?
Very badly. He makes him work for his stay at Wuthering Heights.
How manipulative of a personality do you think Cathy has? Elaborate.
Very manipulative. She fools everyone to believe she is so sweet and innocent but when something doesn't go her way she throws a fit until she gets what she wants. She acts as though she is never at fault for anything and that she is superior to everyone else.
What do you think about "love" as expressed by Cathy and Heathcliff?
When I think of the love that they had I don't think of the same type of love shared by Cinderella and Prince charming. Cathy and Heathcliffs love was very strange. They loved each other so much that they were miserable without each other and willing to change completely for the other person. They hated each other for the way they loved each other and in the end they were mad they didn't get to love each other more when it was their fault for not being able to do that.
What does the word "Wuthering" mean in "Wuthering Heights"
Windy. The Term wuthering is used to explain the horrible weather experienced at Wuthering Heights.
Where does Heathcliff live
Wuthering Heights
Explain how the things the moors, Heathcliff, and the dogs have in common reflect on the setting of the book
Wuthering heights is on a dark moor with horrible weather. These elements make it very unwelcoming just like Heathcliff, the moors, and the dogs.
Do you think Cathy intentionally made herself sick? Why or why not?
Yes, because she wanted to prove a point that she can't be told what to do. She also wanted to make Edgar feel guilty for making her choose between him and Heathcliff.
Was Hindley's wife happy to have a new sister in Catherine
Yes. At first she was very excited and gave her many presents but eventually that excitement grew old.
What did Mr. Lockwood think was blowing against the window
a branch
What was the surprise that Hindley brought with him when he returned to Wuthering Heights for his father's funeral
a wife
catherine and hindley are
brother and sister
What caused the death of Hindley's wife
consumption
The reader is led to believe from Heathcliff's tears and despair that Catherine is
dead
Heathcliff was described as a
gypsy brat
How did Hindley react to the death of his wife?
he became angry, violent, and a drunk
How does Heathcliff know about Catherines death
he could feel her spirit. he's so connected to her he just knows things
Hindley only had room in his heart for two idols. Who were they
him and his wife
what precipitated Mr. Earnshaws death
old age
What is Linton's response when he finds out he has a father?
surprised because he did not know he had a father because his mom did not tell him.
Who advised that Hindley should be sent to college
the curate
Where does Hindley send Heathcliff so he can't attend dinner with the Lintons
the garret
What is Mr. Lockwood's primary role in this novel
to give Heathcliff's story a reason to be told. Narrator.
what is the turning point in the novel
when Heathcliff gives up on revenge so he can die and be with Cathy
Who did he misidentify as Heathcliff's wife
young Catherine