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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. John Seward do?
(a) He is the town veterinarian.
(b) He is head of the local lunatic asylum.
(c) He is the town doctor.
(d) He is the town psychologist.

2. What does Harker do when he realizes the Count is away from his home during Harker's captivity?
(a) He looks for secret passages in the church.
(b) He looks for a horse he can ride away from the farm.
(c) He writes letters and sends them by carrier pigeons.
(d) He explores more of the castle.

3. What does Van Helsing ask from Seward after Lucy's death?
(a) Seward's help sneaking the body out.
(b) Seward's help and loyalty in the coming days.
(c) Seward's money to help pay for the funeral.
(d) Seward's secrecy about why she died.

4. How is St. George's Day first described in the novel?
(a) As a "fun and joyous holiday" for everyone.
(b) As a "celebratory day of feasting" when people get married.
(c) When "all evil things in the world will have their sway."
(d) As a "stoic and silent day of penance" for all adults.

5. What strange ship does Mina see entering the harbor while she is visiting Lucy?
(a) A ship with Harker's family crest on the mast.
(b) A Russian ship.
(c) A small rowboat full of lots of people.
(d) An American cruise ship.

6. What cargo is the Russian ship carrying?
(a) Lots of ancient maps.
(b) Gold treasure.
(c) Boxes and boxes of secret books.
(d) Fifty large wooden boxes.

7. When Mina finds Lucy in the middle of the night, where is she?
(a) Boarding a ship.
(b) At their favorite spot.
(c) Heading into the ocean.
(d) Wandering the streets of town.

8. How does Lucy look when Professor Van Helsing arrives to examine her after she has been bitten?
(a) She is very gaunt and pale.
(b) She is full of energy.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) Her hair is turning gray and falling out.

9. What body part changes in Lucy that causes Van Helsing and Seward to become increasingly disturbed about their patient?
(a) Her face.
(b) Her back.
(c) Her hands.
(d) Her teeth.

10. What has Mr. Hawkins asked Dracula to deliver to Harker on his behalf?
(a) A picture of a house in London.
(b) A package.
(c) A silver crucifix.
(d) A letter.

11. What animal has reportedly escaped from a local zoo?
(a) A black panther.
(b) A large gray wolf.
(c) A poisonous snake.
(d) A flock of large bats.

12. Why does Harker find it difficult to shave in Dracula's home while he is first visiting?
(a) He is too nervous to keep his hand steady.
(b) His blade is too dull.
(c) Someone steals his razors.
(d) There are no mirrors anywhere.

13. What gift of protection is Harker given during his initial voyage to conduct business for Count Dracula?
(a) A rosary.
(b) He isn't given anything.
(c) A crucifix.
(d) A piece of garlic.

14. Who comes to see Lucy right before she dies?
(a) Van Helsing.
(b) Mina.
(c) Dracula.
(d) Holmwood.

15. Which word could best be used to describe the tone of Chapter 1?
(a) Happy.
(b) Joyous.
(c) Mysterious.
(d) Humorous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who awakens Harker from his nap when the Count is supposedly away from his home?

2. Who is forbidden to kiss Lucy right before she dies?

3. How does Van Helsing feel about Lucy's death?

4. To whom does Dracula request Harker write a letter to during his captivity?

5. What major weather event occurs while Mina is visiting Lucy?

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