Question

part a / part b questions: wuthering heights (excerpt)
1.
part a: in \hindley began to regard his own father as his oppressor,\ what does oppressor mean?
a) friend
b) someone who treats others harshly
c) helper
d) playmate
part b: which textual detail supports this meaning?
a) \hindley lost his last ally in the family.\
b) \he was the quietest child that i had ever watched over.\
c) \cathy and hindley harassed me terribly.\
d) \all the house would be obliged to bend to his wishes.\

2.
part a: in \heathcliff was as uncomplaining as a lamb,\ what does uncomplaining mean?
a) easily irritated
b) patient and not protesting
c) mischievous
d) disobedient
part b: which text supports this meaning?
a) \he was the quietest child that i had ever watched over.\
b) \hindley threw the weight, hitting him on the chest.\
c) \heathcliff took the handsomest horse, but it soon fell lame.\
d) \cathy and hindley harassed me terribly.\

3.
part a: in \he was simply indifferent,\ what does indifferent mean?
a) caring deeply
b) unconcerned or unconcerned
c) angry
d) jealous
part b: which line provides evidence?
a) \heathcliff would withstand hindleys blows without winking or shedding a tear.\
b) \heathcliff was dangerously sick, and he had me constantly by his pillow.\
c) \knowing perfectly the hold he had on mr. earnshaws heart, he was conscious that he had only to speak.\
d) \hindley and cathy harassed me terribly.\

Explanation:

• Question 1:
• The word "oppressor" typically means someone who exercises authority in a cruel or unjust manner, i.e., treats others harshly.
• For the textual support, if everyone in the house has to "bend to his wishes" (Option D of Part B), it implies a power dynamic where the father (seen as the oppressor) enforces his will harshly.
• Question 2:
• "Uncomplaining" means not expressing dissatisfaction or protest, which aligns with being patient and not protesting (Option B of Part A).
• The description of being the "quietest child" (Option A of Part B) supports the idea of being uncomplaining as quietness can be associated with patience and lack of protest.
• Question 3:
• "Indifferent" means having no particular interest or concern, so unconcerned (Option B of Part A).
• Withstanding blows without a visible reaction (Option A of Part B) shows a lack of concern or emotional response, which is characteristic of indifference.

Answer:

1.

• Part A: B. Someone who treats others harshly
• Part B: D. “All the house would be obliged to bend to his wishes.”

2.

• Part A: B. Patient and not protesting
• Part B: A. “He was the quietest child that I had ever watched over.”

3.

• Part A: B. Unconcerned or unconcerned
• Part B: A. “Heathcliff would withstand Hindley’s blows without winking or shedding a tear.”