Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

by

Emily Brontë

Wuthering Heights: Chapter 17 Quiz 6 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 17. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
When Isabella comes to Thrushcross Grange, what does her arrival say about her life at Wuthering Heights?
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She is eager to help Edgar and Heathcliff make up with one another
She wants to show Edgar that she's happy despite what he'd assume
She is anxious to ensure that she plays a role in baby Cathy's life
She is desperate to escape her miserable situation at Wuthering Heights
What did Hindley do on the morning of Catherine's funeral?
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He became depressed and started drinking
He tried to make amends with Heathcliff
He went to Catherine's grave before the funeral
He stormed Thrushcross Grange to kill Edgar
What did Heathcliff do after Hindley attempted to shoot him?
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Heathcliff fled and sought out help
Heathcliff took the gun and shot Hindley
Heathcliff broke into the house and beat Hindley
Heathcliff apologized and made peace with Hindley
What is the significance of Linton's birth for Heathcliff?
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It weakens Heathcliff's claim on Thrushcross Grange
It solidifies Heathcliff's claim on Thrushcross Grange
It leads to a constant reminder Heathcliff's hate for Edgar
It descreases Heathcliff's unrelenting hunger for revenge
What does Nelly discover after Hindley's death?
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Hindley left Wuthering Heights to Hareton
Hindley failed to leave behind a proper will
Hindley had secretly amassed a fortune
Hindley was deeply in debt to Heathcliff
What does Hareton’s situation at Wuthering Heights represent in terms of his birthright as a member of the upper class?
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It shows that Hareton’s high-class birthright has been preserved
It illustrates how Hareton has willingly given up his birthright
It indicates that Hareton’s birthright has been taken from him
It implies that Hareton was never of high class to begin with