Chapter 19 Quiz — Dracula

How many of Dracula's earth boxes remain at Carfax when the men search the chapel?

• 21 out of 50 remain at Carfax, with 29 moved elsewhere
• 29 out of 50 remain at Carfax, with 21 moved elsewhere
• 35 out of 50 remain at Carfax, with 15 moved elsewhere
• 40 out of 50 remain at Carfax, with 10 moved elsewhere

Which item is NOT part of the vampire-hunting kit Van Helsing distributes?

• A silver crucifix to keep near the heart
• A wooden stake carved from consecrated oak
• A wreath of withered garlic blossoms for the neck
• A portion of Sacred Wafer sealed in an envelope

How does Dr. Seward open the front door of the Carfax estate?

• He forces the door open with a heavy iron crowbar
• He uses skeleton keys, his surgical dexterity helping him
• Van Helsing recites a prayer that causes the lock to yield
• Lord Godalming breaks a window and unlocks the door from inside

What drives the swarm of rats out of the Carfax chapel?

• Van Helsing uses Sacred Wafers to repel the rats from the room
• Lord Godalming blows a silver whistle, summoning three terriers
• The men light torches and the fire frightens the rats away
• Dr. Seward opens a vial of garlic oil that disperses the swarm

What Latin phrase does Van Helsing speak as he crosses the threshold of Carfax?

• "Vade retro, Satana!" (Get behind me, Satan!)
• "In manus tuas, Domine!" (Into thy hands, Lord!)
• "Dominus vobiscum" (The Lord be with you)
• "Requiescat in pace" (Rest in peace)

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

Why does Mina decide not to tell the doctors about her disturbing dream?

• She truly believes it was just a meaningless nightmare from exhaustion
• She fears the dream would become woven into their fears for her
• Jonathan has already forbidden her from discussing anything frightening
• Van Helsing specifically asked her not to share upsetting experiences

How does Renfield respond when Van Helsing visits him alone?

• He makes a calm, rational plea for his release from the asylum
• He sits in sullen silence, then calls Van Helsing an "old fool"
• He begs Van Helsing to protect him from his "lord and master"
• He discusses philosophy and impresses Van Helsing with his lucidity

In this chapter, Van Helsing says Dracula's neck is "not amenable to mere strength." What does "amenable" mean here?

• Responsive or susceptible to a particular treatment or force
• Visible or apparent to the naked eye upon close inspection
• Connected or attached by physical bonds or ligaments
• Familiar or well-known through long experience and habit

Mina describes the mist as having "a sentience and a vitality of its own." What does "sentience" mean?

• A foul or unpleasant smell that permeates an enclosed area
• The capacity to feel, perceive, or have conscious awareness
• A sudden burst of speed or explosive forward movement
• The ability to change shape or transform into another form

What biblical image does Mina reference during her dream of the mist?

• The burning bush that spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai
• A pillar of cloud by day and of fire by night from Exodus
• The parting of the Red Sea as the Israelites escaped Egypt
• The angel of death passing over the houses of the faithful

What is the primary dramatic irony in Chapter 19?

• Renfield pretends to be insane when he is actually perfectly rational
• The men believe excluding Mina protects her, but it makes her more vulnerable
• Van Helsing's sacred weapons turn out to be useless against Dracula
• The earth boxes at Carfax are actually decoys placed to mislead the hunters

What chess metaphor does Van Helsing use to describe their progress after the Carfax search?

• They have achieved checkmate and the game is nearly over for Dracula
• They have managed to cry "check" in this game played for human souls
• Dracula has sacrificed a pawn but still controls the center of the board
• They must play a long endgame of attrition against an immortal opponent

By the end of Chapter 19, what has Mina taken to help her sleep?

• A strong dose of chloral that she mixed for herself in secret
• A mild sleeping draught prescribed and prepared by Dr. Seward
• A traditional herbal remedy of garlic tea suggested by Van Helsing
• Nothing—she decides to try to sleep naturally without medication