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Heathcliff from "Wuthering Heights"

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Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights game quiz
"This quiz is about Heathcliff, the fascinating main character in "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Mr. Earnshaw returns from a trip with a strange orphan, whom he names Heathcliff. What is Heathcliff's real name?
    Heathcliff Dean
    Heathcliff Linton
    The reader never learns
    Heathcliff Earnshaw


2. As a child, Heathcliff is friendly and loving.
    True
    False


3. What happens to Heathcliff upon Mr. Earnshaw's death?
    He steals money from Hindley.
    He gains 10,000 pounds from Mr. Earnshaw's will.
    He becomes reduced to servant status at Wuthering Heights.
    Hindley throws him out of the house.


4. Why does Heathcliff leave Wuthering Heights?
    He overhears Catherine saying that she could never marry him.
    He wants to join the army.
    He's sick of Hindley's treatment towards him.
    He wants to spite Nelly.


5. When Heathcliff returns, he has several schemes of revenge to conduct. Which of the following is NOT one of his plans?
    Taking over Wuthering Heights
    Ruining Edgar
    Destroying Hindley
    Hurting Catherine


6. Why does Heathcliff marry Isabella?
    He is physically attracted to her
    To gain Thrushcross Grange through her inheritance
    He begins to love her
    Because she is pregnant with his child


7. How does Heathcliff's soul mate Catherine die?
    Heathcliff accidentally kills her
    She dies of a snakebite
    She commits suicide
    After childbirth


8. What happens to Heathcliff's disposition after Catherine's death?
    He repents all of his sins.
    His anger ceases.
    He becomes more vengeful and even more obsessed with his "idol".
    He becomes kinder and gentler.


9. Heathcliff is proud of his son.
    True
    False


10. What is one of the last statements Heathcliff utters about Catherine?
    "Cathy! My love forever"!
    "Now we will be reunited".
    "I am returning to you"!
    "By God! She's relentless".

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