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Again, grade 12 English, didn't read the book, can you please answer only if you're sure!?

10!. Why does Heathcliff want Linton!?
a!. Heathcliff sees a way to get Thrushcross Grange through Linton
b!. Linton is his son; Heathcliff wants Linton to carry on the fine Heathcliff tradition
c!. Heathcliff uses Linton to get even with Catherine
d!. Heathcliff just doesn't want Isabella to have Linton; he is being spiteful

11!. Why does Heathcliff feel an affection for Hareton!?
a!. Hareton is really his son
b!. Since Hareton is Catherine's nephew, Heathcliff feels closer to Catherine by being near Hareton
c!. Heathcliff feels sorry for him, remembering how he himself was alone before Mr!. Earnshaw took him in
d!. Hareton is the wild and robust son Heathcliff wanted

12!. Why does Heathcliff want Cathy and Linton to marry!?
a!. He wishes to enjoy a vicarious marriage to Catherine through the marriage of his son and her daughter
b!. He wants an end to his feud with the Lintons and Earnshaws!. The marriage of Cathy and Linton would reunite the families with him!.
c!. It is through their union and Linton's early death that he will control Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange--the family fortunes of both of his enimies
d!. He knows it would be the last thing Edgar would want, so that's the thing he wants to work towards

13!. How did Heathcliff change towards the end!?
a!. Became more preoccupies and obsessed with Catherine
b!. Became good natured and pleasant, even likeable
c!. Begged everyone's forgiveness
d!. Became even more bitter and cruel

14!. How is the biterness and hatred in the story finally overcome!?
a!. By the death of Heathcliff
b!. By the reuniting of Catherine and Heathcliff
c!. By the love of Cathy and Hareton
d!. All of the above

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
10!. A
11!. C
12!. C
13!. A
14!. D


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