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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. During Harker's captivity in Dracula's home, what two items does he toss out of a window (for the gypsies)?
(a) A letter and a gold coin.
(b) A letter and a piece of expensive cloth.
(c) A letter and a silver crucifix.
(d) A gold coin and his crucifix necklace.

2. What makes Harker realize he is Dracula's prisoner at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Dracula tells him so.
(b) All the windows and doors are firmly locked.
(c) His room and window suddenly have bars on them.
(d) He receives a letter from someone else advising him to escape as soon as possible.

3. What does Professor Van Helsing decide must be done as a treatment for Lucy?
(a) She must be force-fed.
(b) She needs to be on bed rest to protect the baby.
(c) She needs blood transfusions.
(d) She can eat nothing but vegetables for a week.

4. What does Mina hope will assist Harker once he returns home?
(a) Her newly inherited wealth.
(b) Her typing and shorthand skills.
(c) Her desire to start a family right away.
(d) Her cooking skills.

5. Whose marriage proposal does Lucy accept?
(a) She accepts no marriage proposals.
(b) Dr. John Seward's.
(c) Arthur Holmwood's.
(d) Mr. Quincey Morris'.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Harker describe Dracula's physical appearance during his initial visit to meet him?

2. Where does Dracula's name come from?

3. What animal comes off of the Russian ship?

4. To whom does Dracula request Harker write a letter to during his captivity?

5. What are Lucy and Mina writing letters about before Harker returns to town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the fair-haired female vampire accuse Dracula of when he stops her from biting Harker after he is nearly seduced during Dracula's absence?

2. What disturbing sight does Harker see outside of his window during his captivity at Dracula's home?

3. What does Harker tell Mina that his experience at Dracula's castle done to him?

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

5. Why does Renfield manage to get a rare night of sleep after being stabbed?

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

7. What two classic traits of a vampire does Dracula demonstrate in Chapter 4 (when Harker first begins to try to escape from Dracula's castle)?

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

9. What major physical changes does Lucy go through right before her death?

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

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