Cathy's Secrets in Wuthering Heights

Questions and Answers

How long did it take Nelly to recover from her sickness?

3 weeks

Who does Nelly see through the window?

Michael

Why does Cathy not want to read and consistently complain to Nelly about how tired or sick she is?

She escaped through the window to meet Linton

Why does Cathy tell Nelly a lie?

She is afraid Nelly will be angry Signup and view all the answers

Where had Cathy been going and how?

She went to Wuthering Heights using the park door key from Michael. Signup and view all the answers

How did Cathy's second day at Wuthering Heights go?

Cathy, Zillah, and Linton had good conversations and played ball after an argument. Signup and view all the answers

What balls did Cathy and Linton find?

One marked C for Catherine and one marked H for Heathcliff. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Cathy go on the third day? What happens?

She promised Linton; Hareton tries to impress her but gets laughed at. Signup and view all the answers

When Cathy is trying to give Linton her books, what happens?

Hareton storms inside and kicks them out, and Linton collapses. Signup and view all the answers

How do the residents of Wuthering Heights react to Linton's sudden fainting?

Cathy gets Zillah, and Hareton tells Cathy to go home. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Hareton start crying?

Because Cathy threatens to tell her dad about what he did to Linton. Signup and view all the answers

When Hareton came back to talk to Cathy after she had already left Wuthering Heights, what happened?

Cathy cut him with her whip and escaped home quickly. Signup and view all the answers

What happened three days after Linton fainted?

Cathy returns to Wuthering Heights, but Linton blames her for his fainting. Signup and view all the answers

What happened the day after Cathy decided not to come back to Wuthering Heights again?

Cathy decided she could not go long without seeing Linton and went again. Signup and view all the answers

What does Linton say when Cathy half-jokingly and half-seriously tells him that she will never see him again?

He says she is happier than he is. Signup and view all the answers

What happened once Heathcliff returned to Wuthering Heights?

Cathy mentions her visits were dreary, and Heathcliff abused Linton. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nelly's Recovery and Cathy

Nelly took three weeks to recover from her illness.
Upon recovery, Nelly requested Cathy to read any book of her choice.

Observations at Wuthering Heights

Nelly observed a groom named Michael waiting outside, looking at the carriage road.

Cathy's Behavior and Excuses

Cathy consistently complains of tiredness or sickness as excuses for not reading.
She was secretly meeting Linton through a window escape.

Cathy's Deception

Cathy lies to Nelly about her whereabouts out of fear of her anger.

Cathy's Secret Visits to Linton

Cathy kept her promise to Linton by obtaining the park door key from Michael.
They made a deal where he would help her reach Wuthering Heights daily in exchange for books.
Cathy visited Wuthering Heights in the morning and had missed several visits while Nelly was ill.

Interactions at Wuthering Heights

During her second visit, Cathy found Hareton and Joseph absent, enjoying time with Zillah and Linton.
Good conversations ensued, including a playful argument about the ideal summer day, followed by a game of ball.

The Discovery of the Balls

Cathy and Linton discovered two balls, one marked 'C' for Catherine and the other 'H' for Heathcliff.

Complications on Cathy's Third Visit

Cathy returned to Wuthering Heights due to a promise to Linton, but Hareton believed she came to see him.
Hareton attempted to impress Cathy with his reading skills, which led to her scornful laughter.

Tension Among the Characters

Hareton expressed anger upon discovering Cathy and Linton together, leading to a confrontation where he kicked them out.
Linton collapsed suddenly, bleeding from his mouth, after pleading to be let inside.

Reactions to Linton's Fainting

Cathy alerted Zillah, and Hareton came to terms with his perceived guilt in the situation.
Zillah reassured Cathy that Linton would recover with time.

Hareton's Emotional Breakdown

Hareton cried when Cathy threatened to inform her father about his actions regarding Linton.

Cathy's Escape

After an escape, Cathy whipped Hareton, fearing for her safety, and subsequently stayed away from Wuthering Heights due to concerns for Linton and Hareton.

Cathy's Determination

Three days post-fainting, Cathy returned to check on Linton, who remained silent for an hour, blaming her for his state.
Frustrated, Cathy chose not to return the following day.

Commitment to Linton

The following day, Cathy, unable to resist, decided she would visit Linton every day.

Linton's Feelings

When Cathy jokingly suggested she might not come again, Linton expressed that her absence would benefit her, revealing his deep feelings for her.

After Heathcliff's Return

Cathy's visits to Linton became less joyful, often punctuated by Heathcliff's bullying.
Cathy intervened during one of Heathcliff's abusive incidents, trying to protect Linton, indicating her emotional turmoil and loyalty.

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Explore the dynamics of Cathy and Nelly's relationship in this quiz about their experiences in Wuthering Heights. Examine how Cathy's deception and secretive meetings with Linton shape the story. Test your knowledge of the events during Nelly's recovery and Cathy's hidden actions.