30 Questions
What was the author's initial reaction to the dogs' snarling?
He sat still
The dogs were friendly towards the author.
False
What did the author use to defend himself against the dogs?
poker
The author was offered a glass of ______________ by the homeowner.
wine
What was the homeowner's justification for the dogs' behavior?
They were vigilant
The author was unwilling to visit the homeowner again.
False
What was the author's original intention when he touched the dogs?
to caress them
Match the characters with their actions:
Author = tried to defend himself with a poker Homeowner = offered the author a glass of wine Dogs = attacked the author
The homeowner mentioned that the dogs would not disturb people who touch ______________.
nothing
How did the author describe the dogs?
four-footed fiends
What is the season in the story at the beginning of the narrative?
Winter
Mr. Heathcliff is a welcoming and friendly person.
False
What is the name of Mr. Heathcliff's house?
Wuthering Heights
The name '_____' is carved over the door of Wuthering Heights.
Hareton Earnshaw
What is the occupation of Joseph?
Servant
Mr. Lockwood is a sociable person who loves to be around people.
False
What is the name of the narrator of the story?
Mr. Lockwood
Thrushcross Grange is located in the ______________ part of northern England.
wild and lonely
Match the following characters with their descriptions:
Mr. Heathcliff = landlord and solitary neighbour Mr. Lockwood = new tenant of Thrushcross Grange Joseph = old servant of Mr. Heathcliff
The interior of Wuthering Heights is luxurious and modern.
False
The author was not anxious to feel their ______.
fangs
The homeowner put a ______ before the author.
bottle
The dogs were described as ______ fiends.
four-footed
The author used the ______ to defend himself against the dogs.
poker
The homeowner said the dogs do right to be ______.
vigilant
My caress provoked a long, guttural ______.
snarl
I flung it back and quickly put the ______ between us.
table
Keeping them off as best I could with the ______, I was obliged to call for help.
poker
Probably not wishing to offend a good tenant, he began to talk less ______.
curtly
‘You might as well leave a stranger with a brood of ______ as with those animals!’
tigers
Study Notes
Setting
- The year is 1801 and it is winter
- The story takes place in a wild and lonely part of northern England
- Thrushcross Grange is in the middle of the countryside
- Wuthering Heights is the name of Mr Heathcliff's house, which is not as welcoming as Thrushcross Grange
Characters
- Mr Lockwood is the new tenant at Thrushcross Grange
- Mr Heathcliff is the landlord and solitary neighbor of Mr Lockwood, living six miles away at Wuthering Heights
- Joseph is the old servant at Wuthering Heights, who is hale and sinewy for his age
Wuthering Heights
- The name "Wuthering" describes the tumultuous weather to which the place is exposed
- The house has grotesque carvings over the door, with the date '1500' and the name 'Hareton Earnshaw'
- The family sitting-room has a stone floor and worn, primitive chairs
Mr Heathcliff
- He appears gentlemanly in his fine cloth and expensive-looking shoes
- He is reserved and curt in his interactions with Mr Lockwood
- He has a strong sense of vigilance and protects his property
Incident with the Dogs
- Mr Lockwood is attacked by a swarm of squealing puppies while waiting for drinks at Wuthering Heights
- He tries to caress a dog, but it provokes a long, guttural snarl
- He is eventually forced to call for help and defend himself with a poker
- Mr Heathcliff remarks that the dogs do right to be vigilant and that they won't meddle with people who touch nothing
Setting and Characters
- The year is 1801, and it is winter in northern England.
- The story takes place in the countryside, specifically at Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights.
- The protagonist, Mr. Lockwood, is a new tenant at Thrushcross Grange.
- Mr. Heathcliff is the landlord and Mr. Lockwood's solitary neighbor, living at Wuthering Heights.
- Joseph is an old, surly servant who works at Wuthering Heights.
Wuthering Heights
- Wuthering Heights is the name of Mr. Heathcliff's house, which is exposed to tumultuous weather.
- The name "Wuthering" is a local word describing the harsh weather.
- The house has a stone floor and worn, primitive chairs, but Mr. Heathcliff appears gentlemanly.
- The date "1500" and the name "Hareton Earnshaw" are carved above the door.
Encounter between Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Heathcliff
- Mr. Lockwood visits Mr. Heathcliff at Wuthering Heights and is greeted with clenched teeth.
- Mr. Heathcliff is reserved and seems impatient, but Mr. Lockwood is curious about him.
- Joseph is ordered to take Mr. Lockwood's horse and bring drinks.
- Mr. Lockwood is attacked by a swarm of puppies while waiting for the drinks, and he must defend himself with a poker.
- Mr. Heathcliff remarks that the dogs won't meddle with people who touch nothing, offering Mr. Lockwood a glass of wine.
- The two discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Thrushcross Grange, with Mr. Heathcliff showing intelligence on the topic.
- Mr. Lockwood offers to visit Mr. Heathcliff again, but is not invited; he decides to visit anyway.
Setting and Characters
- The year is 1801, and it is winter in northern England.
- The story takes place in the countryside, specifically at Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights.
- The protagonist, Mr. Lockwood, is a new tenant at Thrushcross Grange.
- Mr. Heathcliff is the landlord and Mr. Lockwood's solitary neighbor, living at Wuthering Heights.
- Joseph is an old, surly servant who works at Wuthering Heights.
Wuthering Heights
- Wuthering Heights is the name of Mr. Heathcliff's house, which is exposed to tumultuous weather.
- The name "Wuthering" is a local word describing the harsh weather.
- The house has a stone floor and worn, primitive chairs, but Mr. Heathcliff appears gentlemanly.
- The date "1500" and the name "Hareton Earnshaw" are carved above the door.
Encounter between Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Heathcliff
- Mr. Lockwood visits Mr. Heathcliff at Wuthering Heights and is greeted with clenched teeth.
- Mr. Heathcliff is reserved and seems impatient, but Mr. Lockwood is curious about him.
- Joseph is ordered to take Mr. Lockwood's horse and bring drinks.
- Mr. Lockwood is attacked by a swarm of puppies while waiting for the drinks, and he must defend himself with a poker.
- Mr. Heathcliff remarks that the dogs won't meddle with people who touch nothing, offering Mr. Lockwood a glass of wine.
- The two discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Thrushcross Grange, with Mr. Heathcliff showing intelligence on the topic.
- Mr. Lockwood offers to visit Mr. Heathcliff again, but is not invited; he decides to visit anyway.
The narrator, Mr. Lockwood, arrives at Thrushcross Grange in the English countryside and meets his landlord, Mr. Heathcliff. This is the opening scene of Emily Brontë's classic novel, Wuthering Heights.
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