Question

4.
part a: in “he persisted,” what does persisted mean?
a) gave up
b) continued firmly or insistently
c) spoke softly
d) listened quietly
part b: which text supports this meaning?
a) “you will have to, and if i speak of these blows, you’ll be punished again.”
b) “off, you dog,” cried hindley.
c) “heathcliff gathered himself and went on.”
d) “cathy and hindley harassed me terribly.”

5.
part a: in “beggarly interloper,” what does interloper mean?
a) guest
b) someone who intrudes or interferes
c) servant
d) friend
part b: which textual evidence supports this meaning?
a) “hindley knocked him under its feet.”
b) “heathcliff had gone to unleash the colt and lead it to his own stall.”
c) “take my colt, then! … and wheedle my father out of all he has.”
d) “he was the quietest child that i had ever watched over.”

6.
part a: in “devious imp,” what does devious mean?
a) honest and straightforward
b) dishonest or cunning
c) weak
d) kind
part b: which line supports this meaning?
a) “afterward, show him what you are, a devious imp!”
b) “heathcliff took the handsomest horse.”
c) “heathcliff would withstand hindley’s blows without winking.”
d) “he was as uncomplaining as a lamb.”

Explanation:

• Part A of 4: The word "persisted" means to continue firmly or insistently. "Gave up" is the opposite. "Spoke softly" and "Listened quietly" are not related to the meaning of "persisted".
• Part B of 4: "Heathcliff gathered himself and went on" implies that he continued (persisted) despite difficulties. The other options do not show the meaning of continuing firmly.
• Part A of 5: "Interloper" means someone who intrudes or interferes. "Guest", "Servant", and "Friend" do not fit this meaning.
• Part B of 5: "Take my colt, then!... and wheedle my father out of all he has" shows someone interfering (as an interloper would) by taking the colt and trying to get the father's things. The other options do not show intrusion or interference.
• Part A of 6: "Devious" means dishonest or cunning. "Honest and straightforward", "Weak", and "Kind" are not related to the meaning of "devious".
• Part B of 6: "Afterward, show him what you are, a devious imp!" directly uses "devious" to describe someone in a negative (dishonest/cunning) way. The other options do not support the meaning of "devious".

Answer:

• 4 Part A: B. Continued firmly or insistently
• 4 Part B: C. "Heathcliff gathered himself and went on."
• 5 Part A: B. Someone who intrudes or interferes
• 5 Part B: C. "Take my colt, then!... and wheedle my father out of all he has."
• 6 Part A: B. Dishonest or cunning
• 6 Part B: A. "Afterward, show him what you are, a devious imp!"