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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far is Linton from his home when Catherine and Nelly meet him in Chapter 25?

2. What does Catherine begin picking when Linton falls asleep in Chapter 26?

3. What animal does Heathcliff forbid Catherine taking with her to Wuthering Heights in Chapter 29?

4. Who are Mr. Lockwood's dinner companions during his visit at Wuthering Heights in Chapter 31?

5. How old does Cathy turn on her birthday in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Linton meet Cathy and Nelly in Chapter 26? Why does he meet them at this location?

2. How does Heathcliff describe his duties to and expectations of his son in Chapter 20?

3. How does Cathy feel about her visit to Wuthering Heights in Chapter 27? Why?

4. How is Linton described in Chapter 19? How does Catherine feel about him?

5. What does Nelly reveal to Edgar after escaping Wuthering Heights in Chapter 28? How does Edgar respond?

6. How does Mrs. Dean describe the changed appearance and demeanor of Heathcliff prior to his death in Chapter 34?

7. What causes the conflict between Catherine and Linton in Chapter 23? How is the conflict resolved?

8. How does Nelly respond to Catherine's disobedience in Chapter 18?

9. How does Cathy obtain Nelly's letter in Chapter 31? What does she tell Mr. Lockwood regarding a response?

10. How does Mrs. Dean describe Cathy's behavior after the death of Linton in Chapter 30?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Heathcliff’s role as “the outsider” in Wuthering Heights. In what ways does Heathcliff differ in appearance from his adopted siblings at the Earnshaw home? Is Heathcliff treated differently due to his appearance? How does Heathcliff differ in terms of his education, manners, and social expectations? How does this influence his behavior?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting of Wuthering Heights as perceived by Isabella in her letter to Nelly in Chapter 13. How do the inhabitants of the estate treat Isabella, in her words? What conveniences is Isabella lacking at Wuthering Heights that she formerly was accustomed to? What is a comparative situation that you might imagine experiencing in today’s world?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of religion, morality, and hypocrisy seen in Wuthering Heights. Which of these themes do you think is represented by Joseph’s character? Why? How do the themes of religion and morality interconnect? How do they differ? Who behaves in a hypocritical manner in the story?

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