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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. Where has it been rumored that Nelly became lost in Chapter 28?

2. Whom does Heathcliff tell Catherine to eat her dinner with while Mr. Lockwood is visiting in Chapter 31?

3. Who helps Hareton clean up to impress Catherine in Chapter 30?

4. How old does Nelly say her mother lived until in Chapter 22?

5. How does Catherine feel about her visit with Linton in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What leads to the encounter between Catherine and Heathcliff in the beginning of Chapter 21?

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

9. How does Catherine feel about her father's return with her cousin in Chapter 19?

10. What does Heathcliff reveal about his future plans to Nelly in Chapter 29?

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 themes of deception, jealousy, and revenge in Wuthering Heights. What are some of the deceptions that (each) Catherine commits in the story? What motivates Catherine to commit these deceptions? What are the consequences of the deceptions in the novel? Who is driven by revenge and how is this theme connected to the theme of jealousy?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Catherine Linton (the younger). How does young Catherine compare with her mother? In what ways are Catherine and her mother different? Whom does Nelly prefer of the mother and daughter? Why?

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