Chapter XIX Quiz — Wuthering Heights

by Emily Bronte

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter XIX

What news does the black-edged letter bring at the opening of Chapter 19?

  • Heathcliff has died at Wuthering Heights
  • Isabella is dead and Edgar is returning with Linton
  • Catherine has been invited to visit Wuthering Heights
  • Hindley Earnshaw has died of his illness

What does Catherine wear when she goes to meet her father and cousin?

  • Her favorite white dress
  • A new black mourning frock
  • Isabella's old traveling cloak
  • Her Sunday church dress

How does Nelly describe Linton Heathcliff when she first sees him in the carriage?

  • A dark, sturdy boy who resembles Heathcliff
  • A cheerful child eager to explore his new home
  • A pale, delicate, effeminate boy resembling Edgar
  • A tall, serious youth with Isabella's dark eyes

What is Linton's age relative to Catherine?

  • Two years older
  • Exactly the same age
  • Six months younger
  • One year younger

What is Linton's first reaction when he meets Catherine?

  • He greets her warmly and asks to play
  • He shrinks from her greeting and cries
  • He hides behind Edgar and refuses to speak
  • He runs back to the carriage in fear

How does Catherine manage to soothe Linton after they arrive at the Grange?

  • She reads him a story from the library
  • She brings him a puppy to play with
  • She strokes his curls, kisses him, and offers tea in her saucer
  • She sings him a lullaby that Nelly taught her

Why does Joseph come to Thrushcross Grange that evening?

  • To deliver a message of sympathy from Heathcliff
  • To bring clothing and belongings for Linton
  • To collect Linton on Heathcliff's orders
  • To warn Edgar about a coming storm

What argument does Edgar make against sending Linton that night?

  • That Heathcliff has no legal right to the child
  • That the boy is asleep, tired, and in precarious health, and that Isabella wanted him under Edgar's care
  • That Joseph must bring a written letter from Heathcliff
  • That Linton has chosen to stay at the Grange permanently

What is Joseph's parting threat as he leaves Thrushcross Grange?

  • He will return with the magistrate to enforce Heathcliff's rights
  • Heathcliff will come himself tomorrow and thrust Linton out
  • Heathcliff will burn Thrushcross Grange to the ground
  • He will tell Hareton to come and fight Edgar

What private concern does Nelly express about Linton's future?

  • She worries Catherine will become too attached to him
  • She fears Edgar will neglect his duties as guardian
  • She doubts they can keep him and dreads his life at Wuthering Heights with Heathcliff and Hareton
  • She suspects Linton will try to run away from both households

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