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Chapter 15 Quiz
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What does Heathcliff's reaction to Catherine's death suggest about the nature of his love for her?
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It suggests that his love transcends the physical realm and has a supernatural quality
It suggests that he felt in some ways like Catherine had already left his life
It suggests that without Catherine his passion will turn to somebody else
It suggests that he is able to communicate with Catherine even though she has died
What is the difference in behavior between Edgar and Heathcliff after Catherine's death?
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Edgar stays by Catherine's body day and night while Heathcliff avoids seeing her
Edgar leaves Catherine's side while Heathcliff remains in the garden through the night
Both Edgar and Heathcliff respond similarly to Catherine's death and have similar emotions
Heathcliff jumps into Catherine's grave while Edgar makes arrangements for her funeral
What does Nelly discover that Heathcliff has done after he leaves Catherine's body?
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Heathcliff has stolen the necklace that Catherine used to wear
Heathcliff has already prepared a place for Catherine's body to be buried
Heathcliff has left a letter for Edgar vowing to take revenge for Catherine's death
Heathcliff has replaced a lock of Edgar's hair in Catherine's locket with his own
What does the combination of Edgar's and Heathcliff's locks of hair in Catherine's locket symbolize?
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It symbolizes the rivalry and hatred between Edgar and Heathcliff
It symbolizes the unity and reconciliation between the two families
It symbolizes the two sides of Catherine's personality, the natural and the civilized
It symbolizes Catherine’s indecisiveness and inability to choose between Edgar and Heathcliff.
Who does not attend Catherine's funeral?
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Heathcliff
Edgar
Hindley
Nelly
What is significant about Edgar's decision not to bury Catherine in the Linton family tomb?
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It signifies Edgar's disapproval of Catherine’s behavior during her lifetime
It represents Catherine’s affinity for the natural wildness of the moors
It symbolizes the Linton family's longstanding disapproval of Catherine
It highlights the fact that this is the end of the Linton family lineage
