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What does Mina's questioning about what she said in her trance suggest?
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That she is faking her hypnotized state
That she is always aware of Dracula's direct link to her consciousness
That she doubts the effectiveness of the hypnosis
That she is not otherwise aware of Dracula's direct link to her consciousness
What task have the men of the group undertaken according to Mina's journal entry from October 30?
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They are preparing to hypnotize Mina again
They have gone to confront Dracula at his castle
They have gone to find exactly where the Count's ship has landed at Galatz
They have gone to enlist additional help for the final showdown
What did Harker, Van Helsing, and Seward learn from the English customs workers near Galatz about the Count's ship?
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That the ship carried precious treasures
That the Romanians on board the ship were frightened of something it was carrying
That the ship was damaged and may have sunk
That Dracula was commanding the ship
What does Mina's speculation about Dracula's location suggest about her character despite her illness?
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That she has lost all hope of defeating Dracula
That she is unable to contribute to the group's efforts
That she can still use her considerable mental powers to aid in Dracula's capture
That she is beginning to sympathize with Dracula
What is implied about Harker's feelings about returning to Dracula's castle?
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He is nervous about revisiting the place of his previous torment
He feels indifferent about returning to the castle
He is excited about the prospect of facing Dracula
He is eager to revisit the castle and confront his past
What do Arthur and Harker do as they travel up the river towards the Castle?
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They strategize on how to confront the Count
They huddle together for warmth and pray for safety
They decide to turn back due to the harsh weather
They decide to enlist more help for the upcoming confrontation with the Count
What information do Harker and Arthur gather from the Slovaks as they continue their journey up the river?
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They learn about a possible ambush set up by Dracula
They are warned about dangerous wildlife in the area
They are told about a larger boat seen heading up the river, which Harker believes is carrying the Count
They find out that the Count has already reached his castle
What does the Slovaks' information confirm about Mina's hypothesis?
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That she was incorrect about the river Dracula would use
That she correctly identified the Sereth river as the route both Dracula and Harker would take
That Dracula had never actually left his castle
That Mina had mistakenly believed Dracula would travel by river
What significance does the Borgo Pass hold for Harker?
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It is a place where he found treasure on his previous journey
It holds no particular significance for him
It is a place where he had previously battled and defeated Dracula
It represents the threshold between Dracula's castle and the settled lands beyond it, a point of no return for Harker
What is the group's collective feeling towards their tasks in the search for Dracula?
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They are terrified of confronting Dracula
They are confused and uncertain about their tasks
They are relieved to have clear tasks to do
They find the tasks overly demanding and strenuous
What concern does Seward express in his diary entry on November 3?
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He worries about potential ambushes set by Dracula
He is concerned about the snow on the river hampering Harker's and Arthur's travels
He fears that the horses may not be able to carry them all the way to the castle
He worries about running out of supplies on their journey
Which aspect of Seward's interaction with Romanian locals is unclear?
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Whether Seward can speak Romanian
Whether the locals are providing accurate information
Whether Seward interprets the locals' information accurately
Whether the locals are friendly towards Seward
What are Mina's concerns as she and Van Helsing set off to Dracula's castle?
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She is afraid of the journey through the Borgo Pass
She is concerned about the costs associated with their travel
She worries for Harker's safety on the river
She is unsure if they are heading in the right direction
What does Mina report about her journey towards the castle with Van Helsing on November 1?
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They are being slowed down by harsh weather
They have lost their way towards the castle
They are making good time towards the castle
They are running short on supplies yet pressing forward
What change occurs in Mina's behavior as she nears Dracula's castle?
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She becomes less willing to go into a hypnotic trance
She starts to act aggressively towards Van Helsing
She tries to abandon the mission
She starts losing her memory
What does Van Helsing begin to write in case something happens to him and Mina en route to the castle?
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A will
A series of memoranda for Seward
A letter to Mina's family
A confession of his feelings for Mina
What new measure does Van Helsing take to protect Mina and himself from Dracula while stopped by the roadside?
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He draws a circle around them using garlic
He builds a makeshift fence from wooden stakes
He surrounds them with crushed holy host in a "holy circle"
He asks Mina to recite protective prayers
Who attempts to lure Mina out of the "holy circle" during the night?
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The three sisters from Dracula's castle
Renfield
Count Dracula
Local villagers under Dracula's influence
Why does Seward believe that Dracula is also likely to be behind schedule?
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Dracula is afraid of water and unlikely to travel fast on the river
Seward trusts the locals' inside information about Dracula's movements
The terrible weather, which delayed Harker and Arthur, is likely affecting Dracula too
Dracula's coffin was found empty, suggesting he hasn't left yet
What significant event takes place according to Seward's diary on November 5?
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Seward and Morris decided to split from the group
Seward and Morris meet up with Harker and Arthur and proceed to the castle together on horseback
Seward and Morris are attacked by wolves
Seward and Morris reach Dracula's castle
What action does Van Helsing take against the three sisters, as noted in his memorandum on November 5th?
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He hides from them in the castle
He repels them using holy hosts
He drives stakes into their hearts and cuts off their heads, thus eliminating them
He hypnotizes them to control their actions
What is Mina's condition when Van Helsing returns to her from the castle?
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She is in unexpectedly perfect health
She looks even paler and more ill, indicating her near transformation into a vampire
Though weak, she is no longer affected by Dracula's powers
She has disappeared, leaving Van Helsing in a panic
What do Mina and Van Helsing suspect about the wooden chest in the wagon coming up the trail?
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The chest contains treasure that Dracula has stolen
The chest is empty and is just a decoy
The chest contains a secret weapon that Dracula will use against them
Dracula is "sleeping" inside the wooden chest
What happens to Dracula when Morris stabs him in the heart and Harker cuts off his head?
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He transforms into a wolf and runs away
Though gravely injured, he wakes up and engages in a fight with the group
He pleads for mercy and promises to leave the group alone
He crumbles to dust, indicating his final death
What inference does Mina make from Dracula's peaceful expression before he turns to dust?
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She believes Dracula was relieved to be finally free of his undead form
She figures Dracula bears no regret for his actions
She believes Dracula has repented of his actions
She presumes Dracula was unaware of his imminent death
What is the final tragic event to take place in the novel?
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Harker's slight wound becomes fatal
Mina succumbs to her vampire transformation
Morris dies due to his grave wound
Mina suddenly dies
What does Morris observe before he dies?
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Mina has fully transformed into a vampire
Van Helsing's supernatural powers are fading
Dracula's scar on Mina's forehead has disappeared
The holy circle drawn by Van Helsing is still protecting them
