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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Lucy's health after her encounter with the stranger during a sleepwalking episode?
(a) Her energy level really increases.
(b) She finally begins to sleep through the night.
(c) She becomes pale and weak.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

2. What does Van Helsing place around Lucy's neck during and after her treatment?
(a) A large jewel.
(b) Garlic.
(c) A thick scarf.
(d) A crucifix necklace.

3. When does Lucy plan to marry Holmwood?
(a) When her health improves.
(b) In two years, as per her parents' request.
(c) Never; she can't stand the man.
(d) A month or so after Mina and Harker get married.

4. What living things does Renfield eat?
(a) Spiders.
(b) Small birds.
(c) Flies.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

5. What has Mr. Hawkins asked Dracula to deliver to Harker on his behalf?
(a) A picture of a house in London.
(b) A package.
(c) A letter.
(d) A silver crucifix.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the status of Lucy's mother's health while Mina is in Budapest?

2. When Holmwood looks at Lucy after she dies, what does he notice?

3. Who volunteers to help with Lucy's first medical treatment at the hands of Professor Van Helsing?

4. Which word could best be used to describe the tone of Chapter 1?

5. Who does Renfield keep claiming to speak to during his escape from the asylum?

Short Essay Questions

1. What features of Dracula's new home in England create a sense of foreboding and unease for both Harker and the reader?

2. What happens to Lucy's mother after Van Helsing's telegram goes astray?

3. As Harker is about to be seduced during his captivity by the three female vampires, what is he thinking of that makes him feel a bit guilty?

4. What is the reason behind Van Helsing's decision to put garlic up around Lucy's room?

5. What extraordinary power does Count Dracula's driver seem to have?

6. What is the reader supposed to assume is happening to the children of London at night after Lucy dies?

7. What is Harker's first impression of Count Dracula's coach driver?

8. What does the Russian ship's log say has happened to the crew?

9. Who is Mr. Swales?

10. What about Lucy's nighttime behavior during Mina's visit is so troubling?

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