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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strange ship does Mina see entering the harbor while she is visiting Lucy?

2. Which characters are the first to express concern about Harker's journey?

3. After Harker realizes he is being held captive at Dracula's home, what country's history does the Count stay up late talking to Harker about?

4. What animal has reportedly escaped from a local zoo?

5. What almost happens to Harker after he is awoken from his nap in Dracula's home when he is being held prisoner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Harker want Dracula to know that he is afraid of him while being held captive?

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. How does Lucy respond to the transfusions that Van Helsing orders?

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

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

10. What was the West's view of Eastern Europe at the time Dracula was written?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the recurring themes in the novel is the conflict between good and evil. Is Dracula a truly evil character? Does he have any redeeming or good qualities? Present an argument supporting or arguing against Dracula being a purely bad character, making sure to cite specific details from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Pick two seemingly minor characters in the novel (such as Renfield and Mr. Swales) and discuss how Stoker uses them in at least three ways to contribute to the novel.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 3, a fair-haired female vampire accuses Dracula of being incapable of loving. Present an argument that supports or refutes this statement, making sure to use at least three examples from the text to support your position.

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