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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. During Harker's captivity in Dracula's home, what two items does he toss out of a window (for the gypsies)?

2. 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?

3. Who does Harker think he sees on the streets of London?

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

5. What activity does Lucy begin to do at night during Mina's visit?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What makes Harker certain that Dracula is going to kill him during his captivity?

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Mr. Swales?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mina is described as having a "man's brain" and a "woman's heart." Discuss the meaning of this description and how these qualities manifest themselves in at least three of her character's choices or actions throughout the story.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Stoker choose Lucy to die as a result of Dracula's bite instead of Mina? Give at least three reasons for his choice, making sure to use direct evidence from the text to support your argument.

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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