Christmas at Wuthering Heights

I. Answer the questions

1. Why was Heathcliff ashamed and angry?
2. Why did Hindley beat Heathcliff?
3. Heathcliff sat by the fire and stared into the flames. What was he thinking about?

II. State whether the following sentences are true o false

1. Cathy stayed with the Lintons for six weeks.
2. Cathy’s appearance and behaviour changed greatly
3. At first Heathcliff was afraid to talk to Cathy.
4. Heathcliff’s appearance disgusted Cathy.
5. Heathcliff threw a dish of boiling soup at Edgar’s face.
6. During that Christmas dinner Cathy didn’t feel sorry for Heathcliff.
7. Heathcliff decided to kill Hindley.

III. Retell Chapter 4.

Chapter 5

Cathy and Edgar

I. Answer the questions

1. What happened in June 1778? What happened in October 1778?
2. How did Heathcliff save Hareton’s life?
3. Why did Edgar Linton often visit Wuthering Heights?
4. Cathy said something which hurt Heathcliff. What did she say to Heathcliff?
5. Edgar found out that Cathy was bad-tempered. What did she do?
6. What did Heathcliff hear Cathy telling Nelly?
7. What did Cathy tell Nelly after Heathcliff had gone?

II. State whether the following statements are true or false

1. Hindley became a very religious man after his wife’s death.
2. Hindley loved his son very much and spent a lot of time with him.
3. Edgar Linton was the only person to visit Wuthering Heights.
4. Cathy beat Hareton and Edgar because she was drunk like her brother Hindley.
5. Cathy and Edgar declared their love for each other.
6. Cathy agreed to marry Edgar only because he was very handsome.
7. Heathcliff eavesdropped on Nelly and Cathy talking about Hindley.
8. That evening Heathcliff disappeared for ever.

III. Dramatize the dialogue between a)Cathy and Edgar; b)Cathy and Nelly.

IV. Retell chapter 5 from the point of view of a)Cathy, b)Heathcliff.

Chapter 6

Cathy’s Marriage

I. Answer the questions:

1. Why did Cathy become ill?
2. Why did Nelly go to live at Thrushcross Grange?
3. Someone came to Thrushcross Grange in September 1783. Who was he and what did he look like?
4. How did Edgar feel about this visitor?
5. Why do you think Hindley invited Heathcliff to stay at Wuthering Heights?

II. State whether these sentences are true or false

1. Cathy forgot about Heathcliff soon after his strange disappearance.
2. Mr and Mrs Linton died because of Cathy.
3. In March, 1783 Edgar Linton married Cathy.
4. Nelly didn’t want to leave Wuthering Heights otherwise her salary would be reduced.
5. Edgar and Cathy lived happily at Thrushcross Grange and had no problems.
6. One morning Heathcliff suddenly appeared.
7. Heathcliff looked dirty and shabby as always.
8. Edgar was very glad to see Heathcliff and invited him to stay at Thrushcross Grange.

III. Retell Chapter 6.

Chapter 7

Heathcliff and Isabella

I. Answer the questions

1. How was Heathcliff going to get his revenge on Hindley?
2. “Here is somebody who loves you more than I do,” said Cathy. Who was she talking to? Who was she talking about?
3. Why was Heathcliff very angry with Cathy?
4. “You have 3 minutes to leave my house,” said Edgar. What happened before Heathcliff left?
5. Why did Cathy lock herself in her bedroom?
6. Cathy was very ill. Nelly went to get the doctor. What did she see on the way to the village?
7. What news was there the next morning?

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