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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. Who is the lawyer that Edgar sends for in Chapter 28?

2. What is Nelly's response when Edgar asks why Linton has not written or visited in Chapter 25?

3. What word used by Nelly in Chapter 33 refers to a psychosis characterized by obsessions with one idea or group of ideas?

4. What does Heathcliff tell Nelly he intends to do with Thrushcross Grange in Chapter 29?

5. What color hair is young Catherine Linton described as having in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads to Catherine's change of heart regarding visiting the Heights in Chapter 22?

2. How does Mrs. Dean describe the encounter between Catherine and Linton at Wuthering Heights in Chapter 23?

3. What does Cathy beg of Nelly after her confession in Chapter 24? How does Nelly respond?

4. What happens when Cathy disappears in Chapter 18? Where is she found?

5. How does Linton behave during Catherine and Nelly's visit in Chapter 26?

6. Why does Edgar consent to allow Cathy to make a visit to Linton in Chapter 25? Is this a wise choice?

7. How has Cathy's relationship with Linton progressed in Chapter 25?

8. How does Nelly respond to the encounter between Catherine and Heathcliff in Chapter 22?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of longing, violence, and abuse in Wuthering Heights. In what ways are the themes of longing and abuse connected in the novel? What are some examples of symbolism and imagery that reflect these themes? How are these themes developed through Hindley’s character following the death of Frances?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the transformation that Heathcliff undergoes in the end of the novel. What are Nelly’s perceptions of the changes in Heathcliff? Do you think that Heathcliff reaches happiness after he dies? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Linton Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights. How old is Linton when he arrives at Thrushcross Grange? How does Linton differ from Catherine? How does Linton’s character develop as he grows older? What attributes of Linton’s does Catherine appreciate?

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