Chapter XXVI Quiz — Wuthering Heights
by Emily Bronte
Comprehension Quiz: Chapter XXVI
Where were Cathy and Nelly originally supposed to meet Linton?
- At the front door of Wuthering Heights
- At the guide-stone by the crossroads
- At Thrushcross Grange
- At Penistone Crag
What is Linton doing when Cathy and Nelly find him?
- Riding his horse along the moor
- Standing at the gate of Wuthering Heights
- Lying on the heath, too weak to rise
- Sitting on a bench reading a book
How does Linton explain his poor appearance to Cathy?
- He admits he has been seriously ill all spring
- He says the heavy weather and heat make him dull, and that he is growing fast
- He claims Joseph has been starving him
- He says he stayed up all night preparing for her visit
What major change has occurred in Linton's temperament since Cathy last saw him?
- He has become cheerful and outgoing
- He has become violent and aggressive
- His childish pettishness has given way to listless apathy and moroseness
- He has become talkative and intellectually curious
Why does Linton become agitated when Cathy suggests leaving?
- He is genuinely enjoying their conversation
- He is afraid of being alone on the moors at night
- He fears his father's reaction if the visit is too short
- He wants Cathy to bring him food from the Grange
What does Linton specifically ask Cathy to tell Edgar?
- That Linton wants to move to Thrushcross Grange
- That Linton is in tolerable health
- That Heathcliff treats him kindly
- That Linton no longer wishes to see Cathy
What warning does Linton give Cathy about Heathcliff?
- "He plans to visit the Grange soon"
- "He wants to take you away from Edgar"
- "Don't provoke him against me, Catherine, for he is very hard"
- "He has forbidden me from seeing you again"
How do Nelly and Cathy disagree about Linton's condition?
- Cathy thinks Linton is faking; Nelly thinks he is genuinely ill
- Cathy thinks he is better because he complains less; Nelly thinks he is far worse
- Nelly thinks Linton is recovering; Cathy thinks he is dying
- They both agree Linton is much improved
What startles Linton awake from his sleep on the moor?
- A clap of thunder
- Cathy shaking him
- He thinks he hears his father calling his name
- The sound of approaching horses
What is the weather like on the day of the meeting?
- Bright sunshine with a cool breeze
- Close and sultry, devoid of sunshine, with a dappled hazy sky
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms
- Bitter cold with snow on the ground
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