Chapter 18 Quiz — Dracula

What unusual thing does Renfield do just before Mina enters his room?

• He hides under his bed and refuses to come out
• He swallows all the flies and spiders in his boxes to "tidy up"
• He arranges his collection of insects in neat rows for display
• He throws his food trays against the wall in a fit of rage

How does Renfield behave when speaking with Mina Harker?

• He is hostile and refuses to acknowledge her presence in his room
• He speaks with eloquence, courtesy, and philosophical sophistication
• He babbles incoherently about flies and spiders throughout the visit
• He attempts to attack her, requiring Seward to restrain him physically

What is Renfield's farewell to Mina as she leaves his cell?

• "Come back soon, I enjoy the company of visitors very much"
• "Tell Dr. Seward I deserve my freedom -- I am quite sane now"
• "Goodbye, my dear. I pray God I may never see your sweet face again"
• "You remind me of someone I once knew -- someone now lost forever"

Why does Van Helsing insist that Mina must be excluded from the vampire hunt?

• He believes she is secretly working with Dracula against the group
• He thinks she is too precious to risk and the horrors could harm her
• He is jealous of her organizational skills and fears losing authority
• He suspects Mina has already been bitten and cannot be fully trusted

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

According to Van Helsing, how strong is Dracula compared to ordinary men?

• As strong as five men working together in coordinated effort
• As strong as ten men at the peak of their physical abilities
• As strong as twenty men, with centuries of cunning besides
• As strong as fifty men, making him virtually impossible to overpower

What critical limitation prevents Dracula from entering a building freely?

• He can only enter buildings constructed before the year 1500
• He cannot enter anywhere unless someone in the household invites him
• He must wait for complete darkness before crossing any threshold
• He can only enter through windows, never through doors or gates

In Chapter 18, what does "laconically" mean as used in the sentence: "Count me in, Professor," said Mr. Quincey Morris, laconically as usual?

• In a sarcastic and dismissive manner, barely concealing contempt
• In a brief and concise manner, using very few words
• In a loud and enthusiastic manner, expressing wholehearted support
• In a hesitant and uncertain manner, suggesting inner doubt about his decision

What historical identity does Van Helsing attribute to Count Dracula?

• A Roman emperor who persecuted Christians in the 3rd century
• A Voivode who fought the Turks on the frontier of Turkeyland
• A medieval pope who was secretly excommunicated for heresy
• A Viking chieftain who terrorized the coasts of Eastern Europe

What is the Scholomance, as mentioned by Van Helsing?

• A university in Buda-Pesth where Van Helsing's friend Arminius teaches
• A legendary school in the mountains where the devil claims every tenth scholar
• A monastery where monks preserved ancient texts about vampire hunting
• A secret society of vampire hunters operating throughout Eastern Europe

What does Renfield ask for when he summons Seward late at night?

• More flies and spiders to add to his growing insect collection
• Permission to meet with Professor Van Helsing privately for advice
• Immediate release from the asylum, pleading his complete sanity
• A Bible and crucifix to protect himself from something he fears

How does Renfield demonstrate his knowledge of the visitors during his plea?

• He guesses their names by reading their facial expressions carefully
• He speaks knowledgeably about each man's background and accomplishments
• He recites passages from their diaries, proving he has read them
• He simply asks Seward to introduce them and memorizes their names

What does "importunate" mean as used in: "He seems very importunate, sir. I have never seen him so eager"?

• Dangerously violent and threatening toward the medical staff
• Persistently pressing and troublesomely urgent in his demands
• Quiet and withdrawn, refusing to speak or eat his meals
• Confused and disoriented, unable to recognize his surroundings

What is Renfield's final warning before the group leaves his cell?

• "The Count is coming tonight and none of you can stop him now"
• "Do me the justice to bear in mind that I did what I could to convince you"
• "You are all fools and you will pay for your ignorance with your lives"
• "Remember my name when the darkness comes -- I tried to save you all"

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?