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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. Who is Mr. Hawkins?

3. What happens to Harker at the end of Chapter 3, when he sees a remarkable scene between Dracula and some of his "guests"?

4. What kind of strange room does Harker find in Dracula's home that he later takes a nap in?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who is Mr. Swales?

8. Why is Dracula's lack of a reflection in Harper's shaving mirror particularly symbolic and important?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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".

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast one virtuous (by Victorian standards) female character with another non-virtuous female character from "Dracula". Keep in mind that the vampire version of a character can be compared and contrasted with her non-vampire self.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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