Wuthering Heights Chapter 11-12 Quiz

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Where was Nelly off to?

Wuthering Heights

What was the first thing Nelly saw?

Hareton on the porch

Did Hareton recognize Nelly?

False

Who does Hareton like in the house?

Heathcliff Signup and view all the answers

Why did Nelly not enter the Heights?

Hareton came to answer and Heathcliff appeared. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Nelly see Isabella?

In the garden all by herself Signup and view all the answers

Heathcliff is a hypocrite because he courted Isabella despite saying he hated her.

True Signup and view all the answers

Who did Nelly tell about Isabella and Heathcliff?

Catherine Signup and view all the answers

Who was mad at Heathcliff?

Catherine Signup and view all the answers

What does Heathcliff swear to Catherine?

He will get his revenge. Signup and view all the answers

What did Heathcliff say to Catherine regarding Isabella?

Catherine is not his wife, so she shouldn't worry. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Nelly run off to get?

Edgar Signup and view all the answers

What does Catherine do that provokes Edgar?

Throws the keys into the fire. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Edgar punch Heathcliff?

On the throat Signup and view all the answers

What does Heathcliff do upon seeing the henchmen?

Flee Signup and view all the answers

What does Catherine ask Nelly to do?

Ground Isabella and tell Edgar she might be seriously ill. Signup and view all the answers

What does Catherine say about her blood and Edgar's?

Hers is boiling; his cold blood aggravates her. Signup and view all the answers

What does Edgar ask Catherine?

Choose between Heathcliff or himself. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Catherine?

She would not eat for three days and locked herself up. Signup and view all the answers

What did Edgar promise to Isabella?

Their ties would be severed if she marries Heathcliff. Signup and view all the answers

How did Nelly feel about the people in TG?

They were all crazy except for her. Signup and view all the answers

What did Catherine ask when she opened the door?

Refilling the food supply. Signup and view all the answers

What are Catherine's two options?

To starve to death or to run off. Signup and view all the answers

What did Catherine do upon going back to bed?

She went crazy and thought the room was haunted. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Catherine think she was?

Wuthering Heights Signup and view all the answers

Where does Catherine want to go?

Back to her room at Wuthering Heights Signup and view all the answers

What does Catherine want Nelly to do?

Open the windows. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Catherine want to see before she dies?

Heathcliff Signup and view all the answers

Who came into the room?

Edgar Signup and view all the answers

What did Catherine say about her condition?

She will die by spring. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Linton say to Nelly about advice?

Don't give it to him, she'll be fired if she does it again. Signup and view all the answers

What did Nelly see in the distance?

A white figure moving with another. Signup and view all the answers

Who comes to the Grange?

Kenneth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nelly's Journey

Nelly's destination is not explicitly stated, but she is on an errand.
Upon arrival, Nelly first observes Hareton on the porch.

Hareton's Recognition

Hareton does not recognize Nelly and reacts violently, throwing stones and cursing.

Hareton's Admiration

Hareton admires Heathcliff for defending him against Hindley's insults and instructing him.

Nelly's Hesitation

Nelly refrains from entering Wuthering Heights, deterred by the appearance of Heathcliff.

Isabella's Isolation

Nelly finds Isabella alone in the garden and notices she has not communicated with her sister-in-law for two days.

Heathcliff's Hypocrisy

Heathcliff displays hypocrisy by expressing disdain for Isabella while simultaneously pursuing her.

Communication About Isabella

Nelly informs Catherine about the situation between Isabella and Heathcliff.

Catherine's Anger

Catherine is furious with Heathcliff for kissing Isabella, showcasing her feelings of betrayal.

Heathcliff's Vow

Heathcliff vows revenge against Catherine, asserting she has wronged him.

Heathcliff's Dismissal

Heathcliff tells Catherine she should not interfere in his relationship with Isabella, as they are not married.

Nelly's Alarm

Nelly goes to fetch Edgar, who arrives with bodyguards to confront Heathcliff and Catherine.

Catherine's Provocation

Catherine throws keys into the fire, challenging Edgar to confront Heathcliff directly.

Edgar's Aggression

Edgar punches Heathcliff in the throat, then retreats and calls for his guards to handle the situation.

Heathcliff's Retreat

Upon seeing Edgar's henchmen, Heathcliff quickly flees the scene.

Catherine's Request

Catherine asks Nelly to inform Isabella and tell Edgar she might be seriously ill.

Catherine's Frustration

She expresses that her lively blood is troubled by Edgar’s coldness, which aggravates her.

Edgar's Ultimatum

Edgar demands that Catherine choose between him and Heathcliff.

Catherine's Despair

Catherine refuses to eat for three days and isolates herself.

Edgar's Promise

Edgar assures Isabella that their familial ties will be severed if she marries Heathcliff.

Nelly's Perspective

Nelly observes the madness surrounding her and believes everyone else is irrational.

Catherine's Inquiry

Catherine requests food and inquires about Edgar, who remains indifferent.

Catherine's Dilemma

She contemplates two choices: starving or escaping.

Catherine's Madness

Back in bed, Catherine experiences a mental breakdown, mistaking her reflection for a ghost.

Desire for Home

Catherine longs to return to Wuthering Heights, feeling a sense of belonging there.

Nelly's Reluctance

Catherine wishes for Nelly to open the windows, but Nelly refuses, forcing Catherine to do it herself.

Catherine's Final Wish

Before potentially dying, Catherine expresses a desire to see Heathcliff.

Edgar's Entrance

Edgar arrives, reprimanding Nelly for not informing him of Catherine's deteriorating condition.

Catherine's Prognosis

Catherine predicts she will not survive until spring, foreshadowing her fate.

Mr. Linton's Warning

Mr. Linton cautions Nelly against offering Edgar advice, claiming it only leads to harm and potential job loss.

Disturbing Sight

Nelly observes a white figure in the distance, assumed to be Isabella with Heathcliff.

Kenneth's Visit

Kenneth comes to the Grange to assess Catherine's health, reflecting concern for her condition.

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