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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