1. What is the reason behind Heathcliff ending Hareton’s education?
A. Because Hareton was not interested in learning
B. Because Heathcliff wanted to focus on his own education
C. In an act of retribution after Hindley’s death
D. Because Hareton was not capable of learning
Answer: In an act of retribution after Hindley’s death (C)
Heathcliff’s actions were a way to get back at Hindley’s family.
2. What is Heathcliff’s obsession towards the end of his life?
A. His wealth and power
B. His relationship with Isabella
C. His rivalry with Edgar
D. The memory of the elder Catherine
Answer: The memory of the elder Catherine (D)
Heathcliff’s obsession with Catherine’s memory is a sign of his deep love for her.
3. Who inherits Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange after Heathcliff’s death?
A. Cathy and Edgar
B. Hareton and Cathy
C. Lockwood
D. Heathcliff’s siblings
Answer: Hareton and Cathy (B)
Hareton and Cathy’s inheritance marks a new beginning for the two families.
4. What is the approximate year of Catherine’s birth?
A. 1755
B. 1761
C. 1765
D. 1770
Answer: 1761 (B)
Catherine’s birth year can be estimated based on the clues in the novel.
5. Why does Catherine visit Thrushcross Grange around Christmastime?
A. To escape the harsh weather at Wuthering Heights
B. To visit her friend Isabella
C. To attend a party
D. For the first time, with her father
Answer: For the first time, with her father (D)
Catherine’s visit marks a significant event in the novel.
6. What happens to Hindley after Mr. Earnshaw’s death?
A. He becomes the owner of Wuthering Heights
B. He leaves Wuthering Heights
C. He inherits Thrushcross Grange
D. He begins to slide into alcoholism
Answer: He begins to slide into alcoholism (D)
Hindley’s descent into alcoholism is a result of his father’s death.
7. When does Heathcliff arrive at Thrushcross Grange?
A. In 1784, after Catherine’s death
B. In 1783, after Catherine’s marriage
C. In 1777, after Mr. Earnshaw’s death
D. In 1780, after Catherine’s engagement
Answer: In 1783, after Catherine’s marriage (B)
Heathcliff’s arrival at Thrushcross Grange marks a significant turning point in the novel.
8. What is the reason behind Isabella’s flight from Wuthering Heights?
A. She is unhappy with her marriage to Heathcliff
B. She is unhappy with her life at Wuthering Heights
C. She is afraid of Heathcliff’s treatment of her
D. She wants to live with her brother Edgar
Answer: She is afraid of Heathcliff’s treatment of her (C)
Isabella’s fear of Heathcliff drives her to leave Wuthering Heights.
9. Who is the narrator of Lockwood’s story?
A. Heathcliff
B. Lockwood himself
C. Cathy
D. Nelly Dean
Answer: Nelly Dean (D)
Nelly’s narrative provides an important perspective on the events of the novel.
10. What is the approximate year of Lockwood’s tenancy at Thrushcross Grange?
A. 1790
B. 1801
C. 1802
D. 1800
Answer: 1801 (B)
Lockwood’s tenancy marks the beginning of the novel’s framing story.
11. Where does Lockwood rent a manor house in the late winter months of 1801?
A. In the countryside of Scotland
B. In the coastal towns of Ireland
C. In the mountains of Wales
D. In the isolated moor country of England
Answer: In the isolated moor country of England (D)
Lockwood’s rental of Thrushcross Grange marks the beginning of the story.
12. Who does Lockwood ask to tell him the story of Heathcliff and the strange denizens of Wuthering Heights?
A. Hindley’s wife, Frances
B. Heathcliff himself
C. His housekeeper, Nelly Dean
D. Mr. Earnshaw’s wife
Answer: His housekeeper, Nelly Dean (C)
Nelly Dean’s story forms the main part of Wuthering Heights.
13. Where does Mr. Earnshaw go to find the orphan boy Heathcliff?
A. Manchester
B. Liverpool
C. Birmingham
D. London
Answer: Liverpool (B)
Mr. Earnshaw’s decision to adopt Heathcliff has a significant impact on the story.
14. Who does Mr. Earnshaw grow to prefer to his own son?
A. Hindley
B. Nelly Dean
C. Heathcliff
D. Catherine
Answer: Heathcliff (C)
Mr. Earnshaw’s preference for Heathcliff leads to tension within the family.
15. What does Hindley do to Heathcliff after Mr. Earnshaw’s death?
A. He seeks revenge on Heathcliff
B. He adopts Heathcliff as his own son
C. He treats Heathcliff with kindness and respect
D. He sends Heathcliff away to college
Answer: He seeks revenge on Heathcliff (A)
Hindley’s cruelty towards Heathcliff is a significant plot point in the novel.
16. What is the name of the sister of Hindley Earnshaw?
A. Nelly
B. Isabella
C. Catherine
D. Frances
Answer: Catherine (C)
Catherine’s relationship with Heathcliff is a central theme in the novel.
17. What is Heathcliff’s occupation after being treated poorly by Hindley?
A. Servant at Thrushcross Grange
B. Common laborer
C. Manager of Wuthering Heights
D. Pampered son
Answer: Common laborer (B)
Heathcliff’s fortunes change after Hindley’s return.
18. Where does Catherine go to recuperate after being bitten by a dog?
A. London
B. Wuthering Heights
C. The moors
D. Thrushcross Grange
Answer: Thrushcross Grange (D)
Catherine’s stay at the Grange changes her life.
19. Who does Catherine become engaged to despite her love for Heathcliff?
A. Linton
B. Hareton
C. Edgar Linton
D. Hindley
Answer: Edgar Linton (C)
Catherine’s desire for social advancement leads to this decision.
20. What is the name of Heathcliff’s son with Isabella?
A. Hareton
B. Heathcliff Jr.
C. Edgar
D. Linton
Answer: Linton (D)
Heathcliff’s son plays a crucial role in his revenge plans.
21. Why does Heathcliff treat his son Linton cruelly?
A. Because Linton is his son with Isabella
B. To make Linton stronger and more resilient
C. To punish Isabella for leaving him
D. Because Linton is weak and sickly
Answer: To punish Isabella for leaving him (C)
Heathcliff’s cruelty towards Linton is motivated by his anger towards Isabella.
22. What is the outcome of Cathy’s secret romance with Linton?
A. Cathy discovers Linton’s true intentions and rejects him
B. Cathy marries Linton to fulfill Heathcliff’s revenge plans
C. Cathy and Linton get married and live happily
D. Cathy and Linton are separated forever
Answer: Cathy marries Linton to fulfill Heathcliff’s revenge plans (B)
Cathy’s romance with Linton is manipulated by Heathcliff for his own gain.
23. What is the result of Heathcliff’s manipulation of Cathy and Linton?
A. Heathcliff is forced to leave the moors
B. Heathcliff gains control of Thrushcross Grange
C. Heathcliff loses control of Wuthering Heights
D. Cathy and Linton escape from Heathcliff’s control
Answer: Heathcliff gains control of Thrushcross Grange (B)
Heathcliff’s plan brings him closer to achieving his revenge.
24. What happens to Edgar Linton after Cathy marries Linton?
A. He leaves the moors and moves to London
B. He becomes a close friend of Heathcliff’s
C. He dies soon after
D. He becomes the owner of Wuthering Heights
Answer: He dies soon after (C)
Edgar’s death marks the end of an era.
25. Why does Heathcliff force Cathy to live at Wuthering Heights?
A. To keep her close to her father’s grave
B. To protect her from the outside world
C. To punish her for marrying Linton
D. To make her a servant and humiliate her
Answer: To make her a servant and humiliate her (D)
Heathcliff’s motivation for forcing Cathy to live at Wuthering Heights is revenge.
26. What happens to Lockwood after he learns about Heathcliff’s story?
A. He becomes the new owner of Thrushcross Grange
B. He stays at Wuthering Heights to help Cathy
C. He becomes a close friend of Heathcliff’s
D. He returns to London, appalled by the story
Answer: He returns to London, appalled by the story (D)
Lockwood’s reaction to Heathcliff’s story marks the end of his tenancy.
27. What is the primary source of the major conflicts in Wuthering Heights?
A. The social class differences between the characters
B. The passion between Catherine and Heathcliff
C. The feud between the Earnshaws and the Lintons
D. The rivalry between Hindley and Heathcliff
Answer: The passion between Catherine and Heathcliff (B)
Catherine and Heathcliff’s love is a central theme in the novel, and its consequences shape the plot.
28. How does Nelly portray Catherine and Heathcliff’s love in the novel?
A. As a moral and socially acceptable love
B. As an immoral and blameworthy passion
C. As a neutral and ambiguous relationship
D. As a romantic and idealized love
Answer: As an immoral and blameworthy passion (B)
Nelly’s criticism of Catherine and Heathcliff’s love highlights its destructive consequences.
29. What is the key difference between the two love stories in Wuthering Heights?
A. The outcome of the relationships in terms of happiness and peace
B. The social class of the characters involved
C. The presence of growth and change in the relationships
D. The level of passion and intensity in the relationships
Answer: The presence of growth and change in the relationships (C)
The contrast between the two love stories highlights the importance of growth and change in relationships.
30. What is the outcome of the love story between young Cathy and Hareton?
A. Happy and peaceful
B. Passionate and intense
C. Ambiguous and uncertain
D. Tragic and disastrous
Answer: Happy and peaceful (A)
The love story between young Cathy and Hareton brings a sense of resolution and closure to the novel.
31. What is the significance of the contrast between the two love stories in Wuthering Heights?
A. It highlights the destructive nature of love
B. It emphasizes the importance of social norms and morality
C. It underscores the role of growth and change in relationships
D. It illustrates the power of love to transcend social differences
Answer: It underscores the role of growth and change in relationships (C)
The contrast between the two love stories provides insight into the nature of love and relationships.
32. Heathcliff’s pursuit of revenge ultimately leaves him feeling what?
A. empty and exhausted
B. more bitter and angry
C. fulfilled and satisfied
D. more powerful and respected
Answer: empty and exhausted (A)
Heathcliff’s single-minded pursuit of revenge does not bring him the happiness he desires.
33. What is the outcome of Heathcliff’s cruel treatment of Hareton?
A. Hareton is forced to live like a common servant
B. Hareton becomes a respectful and educated gentleman
C. Hareton runs away from Wuthering Heights
D. Hareton seeks revenge against Heathcliff
Answer: Hareton is forced to live like a common servant (A)
Heathcliff’s treatment of Hareton is a form of revenge against Hindley, by forcing him to live like a servant.
34. What is the impact of disrupting the social class system in the novel?
A. It leads to chaos and disorder
B. It brings peace and happiness to all characters
C. It only affects the wealthy characters
D. It has no significant impact on the characters
Answer: It leads to chaos and disorder (A)
The novel suggests that disrupting the social class system leads to negative consequences and unrest.
