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What was the perception of the "new woman" in late-Victorian England?
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A woman who strictly adhered to traditional gender roles
A woman who was independent, possibly working outside of marriage, and thought to be sexually liberated
A woman who was primarily focused on raising a family
A woman who was socially isolated and focused on her own passions
What does Mina discover when she follows the sleepwalking Lucy to the cemetery on August 11 in her journal?
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Mina finds Lucy performing a strange ritual over a tombstone
Mina finds Lucy sitting on a bench, talking to herself nonsensically
Mina sees Lucy half-reclined over a tombstone with a shadowy figure bent over her
Mina finds Lucy planting flowers on a grave
What does the pin in Lucy's nightgown represent when, later, Mina believes she dreamt the cemetery scene?
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It symbolizes Mina's acceptance of the supernatural nature of these events
It represents a tool that Mina uses to protect Lucy from further attacks
It represents Mina's rationalizations, as she tries to explain the events without resorting to the occult
It signifies the bond of friendship between Mina and Lucy
What does Mina observe about Lucy later that day and what is her reaction?
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Mina notices that Lucy has a small trickle of blood at her throat and believes she caused it by pinning her nightgown, so she apologizes
Mina realizes that Lucy has turned into a vampire and decides to leave the house
Mina sees that Lucy is sleepwalking again and follows her to see where she goes
Mina finds an ancient amulet around Lucy's neck and decides to research its origins
What role does Mina primarily take on in the early part of the novel?
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The role of a detective investigating strange occurrences
The role of a caretaker, worrying about Jonathan and looking after Lucy
The role of a historian documenting events
The role of a supernatural hunter
What does Mina observe about Lucy's behavior on the night of August 12 in her journal?
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Mina notes that Lucy tries to leave the locked bedchamber twice during the night, but appears healthy in the morning
Mina observes Lucy sleepwalking and speaking in a strange language, but Lucy doesn't remember this in the morning
Mina hears Lucy talking in her sleep to an unknown person
Mina notices that Lucy thrashes violently in her sleep and seems distressed
In the novel, what is the significance of the bat that Mina sees trying to get into the bedchamber window?
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The bat is a symbol of freedom and liberation for Lucy
The bat is a pet that Lucy has been keeping secretly
The bat is the physical, animal embodiment of Dracula
The bat is a messenger sent by Dracula to communicate with Lucy
What does Mina observe about Lucy on August 14, and what does she attribute this behavior to?
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Mina observes that Lucy appears to be longing for someone or something with "red eyes" in her sleep and thinks this is due to nervous exhaustion from the night in the cemetery
Mina notes that Lucy is packing her bags to leave Whitby and concludes that Lucy has a love interest in another town
Mina observes Lucy trying to communicate with animals outside the window and believes that Lucy is mentally ill
Mina finds Lucy reading sensational books about vampires and believes Lucy has fallen for a popular fad
What of the following similarities is highlighted between Arthur's and Lucy's situations in the novel?
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Both Arthur and Lucy are burdened with managing their family estates
Both Arthur and Lucy must care for sick family members
Both Arthur and Lucy are revealed to possess supernatural powers
Both Arthur and Lucy are restless at home and long to travel abroad
What does Mina observe about Lucy's condition on August 17, and what does she resolve to do if the situation doesn't improve?
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Mina observes that Lucy feels drained despite eating and sleeping well, and notices that the pricks on Lucy's neck are growing larger; Mina resolves to see a doctor if the wounds don't heal
Mina sees that Lucy has started speaking in an unknown language and decides to consult a linguist
Mina finds out that Lucy is planning to run away and decides to confront her in hopes of stopping her
Mina notices that Lucy is becoming stronger and healthier and plans to celebrate her recovery with a trip to the beach
What is the content of the letter sent from Billington to Carter, Patterson and Co., London?
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The letter announces the sale of the house Carfax
The letter requests legal advice on property management
The letter announces that the 50 wooden boxes filled with earth from the Demeter are to be deposited at Carfax house in Purfleet as soon as possible
The letter contains a complaint about the condition of the wooden boxes delivered from the Demeter
What is the purpose of tracking the progress of the earth-filled wooden boxes through the letters in the novel?
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To create suspense regarding the boxes' mysterious content
To foreshadow a subplot that will later emerge in the novel
To provide a detailed account of financial transactions between the companies
To foreshadow a subplot that will later emerge in the novelTo lend the narrative verisimilitude, or a sense of reality
What does Lucy reveal to Mina about her experience during the sleepwalking night?
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Lucy reveals that she had a dream of flying with birds
Lucy reveals that she dreamt of a shadowy figure with red eyes and heard dogs barking loudly around her
Lucy tells Mina that she dreamt of a treasure hidden in the cemetery
Lucy confesses that she didn’t sleepwalk and it was all an act
What news does Mina receive about Jonathan Harker, according to her journal on August 19?
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Mina receives news that Jonathan has been promoted at his job
Mina receives word that Jonathan is alive, but is recovering from an illness in the East
Mina receives news that Jonathan has gone missing
Mina receives word that Jonathan has moved to a different country and doesn't plan to return to England
What information does Sister Agatha, the nurse, provide Mina regarding Jonathan's condition?
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Sister Agatha informs Mina that Jonathan is suffering from a broken leg and needs surgery
Sister Agatha writes that Jonathan is in good health and has been helping at the hospital
Sister Agatha tells Mina that Jonathan is suffering from brain fever and was found raving about blood, demons, and violence
Sister Agatha breaks the news that Jonathan has lost his memory and doesn’t remember Mina
What complexity does Renfield's character exhibit in relation to his mental state?
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Renfield's behavior is indicative of a genuine mental disorder, but he is also under Dracula's influence
Renfield is pretending to have a mental disorder in order to avoid Dracula
Renfield's mental state is solely the result of Dracula's influence
Renfield uses his knowledge of insects and birds to communicate with Dracula, and he is mentally healthy
Where does Renfield escape to from the asylum, and what does he do there?
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Renfield escapes to the Carfax estate where he is seen pledging allegiance to an unseen Master
Renfield escapes to Seward's house, where he starts collecting insects
Renfield escapes to the Carfax estate and barricades himself in the attic
Renfield wanders to the nearby town and starts speaking incoherently to passersby
