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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