Chapter 23 Quiz — Dracula

According to Van Helsing, what institution did Dracula attend during his mortal life?

• The University of Budapest
• The Scholomance
• The Royal Academy of Sciences
• The Transylvanian Seminary

How many earth boxes do Godalming and Morris destroy at Dracula's other London properties?

• Six total
• Eight total
• Twelve total
• Twenty total

What falls out of Dracula's coat when Harker slashes it with the Kukri knife?

• A map and key
• Bank notes and gold coins
• Earth from his homeland
• A crucifix and holy water

Who takes charge of positioning the group for the ambush against Dracula?

• Van Helsing
• Jonathan Harker
• Quincey Morris
• Lord Godalming

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does Van Helsing conclude from Dracula's threatening speech in the stable yard?

• That Dracula has reinforcements coming
• That Dracula fears them despite his brave words
• That Dracula will return that night
• That Dracula has already turned Mina completely

In the chapter, what does the word "trenchant" mean when describing Harker's knife blade?

• Dull and rusty
• Sharp and cutting
• Curved and serrated
• Blessed and holy

What does "perfunctory" mean as used in "We had a sort of perfunctory supper together"?

• Elaborate and formal
• Done with minimal effort as a routine
• Hurried and frantic
• Celebratory and joyful

What does Mina hear under hypnosis that reveals Dracula is on a ship?

• Dracula speaking in Romanian
• Seagulls and wind
• Lapping water, men stamping overhead, and a capstan chain
• The ship's horn blowing

Why does Van Helsing insist they must continue pursuing Dracula even after he has left England?

• Because Dracula stole valuable documents
• Because he can live for centuries while Mina is mortal
• Because Dracula plans to raise an army in Transylvania
• Because the British government has ordered his capture

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What is a "capstan" as mentioned in the hypnosis scene?

• A type of sail on a ship
• A vertical cylinder used to wind ropes or raise an anchor
• A navigation instrument
• A ship's steering wheel

What Latin phrase does Van Helsing use to describe Dracula's strategy?

• Carpe diem
• Festina lente
• Memento mori
• Veni, vidi, vici