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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 country does Dracula tell Harker he is planning to move to during Harker's first visit to his home?

2. What body part changes in Lucy that causes Van Helsing and Seward to become increasingly disturbed about their patient?

3. What gift of protection is Harker given during his initial voyage to conduct business for Count Dracula?

4. What does Van Helsing's telegram to Seward say?

5. What kind of animals surrounds Harker's coach when he is being taken to meet Count Dracula for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harker's choice to give Mina his journal demonstrate?

2. 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?

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

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

5. Between Lucy and Mina, which woman is considered to be more beautiful?

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

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

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

9. How does Dracula respond to the crucifix Harker wears around his neck?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Dracula" is considered a literary classic for many reasons. Choose three elements of the text that you feel made it the classic that it is and explain why these components have ensured the longevity and popularity of the story.

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

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.

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