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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 frequent activity do Lucy and Mind engage in during Mina's visit?
2. During Harker's captivity in Dracula's home, what two items does he toss out of a window (for the gypsies)?
3. Who volunteers to help with Lucy's fourth medical treatment at the hands of Professor Van Helsing?
4. What does Dracula force Harker to say in the letter he must write during his captivity?
5. What living things does Renfield eat?
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. Where is Lucy and Mina's favorite place to sit?
3. Who is Mr. Swales?
4. Between Lucy and Mina, which woman is considered to be more beautiful?
5. What does Harker's choice to give Mina his journal demonstrate?
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 was the West's view of Eastern Europe at the time Dracula was written?
8. How does Dracula respond to the crucifix Harker wears around his neck?
9. What initial impression does Dr. Seward's description of Mr. Renfield leave with the reader?
10. What does Harker find suspicious about his meals during his initial visit to Dracula's home?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the scene in Chapter 3 where Harker is nearly seduced by the three female vampires. What does this scene tell the reader about traditional gender roles or sexuality during the time that "Dracula" was written?
Essay Topic 3
The use of religious symbols -- such as crucifixes and holy wafers -- are present throughout the novel. Discuss the role of religion (and of Christianity in particular) in "Dracula".
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