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What technique does Stoker use to create suspense at the beginning of Chapter 12?
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He quotes well-known Gothic literature
He uses dark imagery to foreshadow Lucy's death
He gives a graphic description of Dracula’s appearance
He combines certainty that Lucy is in trouble with anxiety about the nature of her distress
What do Van Helsing and Seward find in Lucy's bedroom after they break into her house?
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Lucy alive and her mother missing
Lucy's mother dead and Lucy on the verge of death
Lucy and her mother both dead
Lucy missing and her mother dead
Which of the following can readers conclude regarding the blood transfusions Lucy receives in the novel?
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The blood types are carefully checked before each transfusion
Only Morris's blood type matches with Lucy's
Stoker probably did not consider blood types, or did not think they were significant for the story
The novel specifies that Lucy can receive any blood type
What concern does Morris bring to Seward’s attention regarding Lucy?
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That Lucy has become too strong after receiving the blood transfusions
That Lucy is having an allergic reaction to the blood transfusions
That despite the transfusions, something seems to be taking the blood out of Lucy at night
That Lucy’s illness is contagious and they might catch it
What does Van Helsing do with Lucy’s memorandum before she wakes up after her transfusion?
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He reads it aloud to the group
He places it back on her chest to make it seem like they don't know what happened the night before
He hides it in his pocket
He gives it to Seward for safekeeping
What is notable about Seward’s diary entries at this point in the novel?
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They are written in a secret code
They are actually dictations, but appear very fluid and well-written
They are inconsistent and unreliable
They appear to be more emotional than factual
What information does Mina share in her letter to Lucy on September 17?
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She and Harker have returned from Budapest and are staying with Hawkins in Exeter, England
She is concerned about Lucy’s health and requests an update
She is moving to a different country and wants to say goodbye
She has received a mysterious message and needs Lucy's help to decipher it
What incident is reported by asylum worker Patrick Hennessey to Seward?
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Renfield escaped the asylum
Renfield saw men bringing large wooden boxes into the Carfax estate and attacked them
Renfield was found speaking to Dracula in the asylum
Renfield stole wooden boxes from the Carfax estate
Which of the following does the novel highlight about Mina and Harker’s situation after Hawkins’s death?
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They are suspected of being involved in Hawkins's death
They decide to donate all of their inheritance to charity
They are tasked with solving a mystery Hawkins left behind
They now have a secure financial and social position in London society
What do Morris, Arthur, Van Helsing, and Seward observe about Lucy on the morning of September 20?
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Lucy has fully recovered from her weakness
The marks on her neck have disappeared, but Van Helsing reports that she is about to die
Lucy has left a note revealing the secrets of Dracula
Lucy is transforming into a vampire
Why does Van Helsing forcefully prevent Arthur from kissing Lucy?
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He is jealous of Arthur’s relationship with Lucy
He believes Lucy is carrying a contagious disease
He suspects Lucy is in an undead state and might try to bite Arthur
He thinks it’s inappropriate behavior in front of others
What are Seward's and Van Helsing's reactions to Lucy's apparent death?
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Seward believes Lucy will finally rest, while Van Helsing ominously suggests this isn't the end
Both Seward and Van Helsing celebrate, believing they have defeated Dracula
Seward wants to immediately leave the house, while Van Helsing insists on staying
Van Helsing breaks down in tears, while Seward remains stoic
