Dracula Chapter 1
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Why is the narrator travelling through Eastern Europe?
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In order to explore Bistritz.
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He is looking for a property to buy.
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To visit a client.
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What made Jonathan Harker feel afraid on his coach ride to the castle?
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The mysterious coachman.
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Te sound of wild animals.
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The stories the hotel keeper had told him.
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A. Te sound of wild animals.Explanation
Jonathan Harker felt afraid on his coach ride to the castle because of the sound of wild animals. The mention of wild animals implies that there was a sense of danger and unpredictability during the journey. The unfamiliar and eerie sounds of these animals could have heightened Harker's fear, as he may have been unsure of what dangers lay ahead on his way to the castle.Rate this question:
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When did Harker go to bed on his first night at the castle?
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After he had eaten.
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At daybreak.
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At the same time as his host.
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A. At daybreak.Explanation
Harker went to bed at daybreak on his first night at the castle. This implies that he stayed awake the entire night and only went to bed when it was morning. The fact that he went to bed at daybreak suggests that he had a restless or eventful night, possibly due to the strange and unsettling atmosphere of the castle.Rate this question:
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What did Jonathan find strange about the castle?
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The absence of mirrors and people.
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The presence of so many English books.
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That all the doors were locked.
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A. That all the doors were locked.Explanation
Jonathan found it strange that all the doors in the castle were locked. This suggests that there may be something secretive or hidden within the castle that the inhabitants do not want others to access. The locked doors create a sense of mystery and intrigue, making Jonathan curious about what lies behind them. It also implies that there may be something unusual or abnormal happening within the castle, as locking all the doors is not a typical or ordinary practice.Rate this question:
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What did the Count do with the mirror in Jonathan's room?
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He used it to help him shave.
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He looked at his reflection in it.
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He got rid of it.
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A. He got rid of it.Explanation
The Count got rid of the mirror in Jonathan's room.Rate this question:
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What does Count Dracula instruct Jonathan to do?
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Stay for longer in his country.
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Explore the bedrooms of the castle.
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Wear the cross at all times.
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A. Stay for longer in his country.Explanation
Count Dracula instructs Jonathan to stay for longer in his country. This implies that Count Dracula wants Jonathan to prolong his visit and not leave the country soon. The other options, exploring the bedrooms of the castle and wearing the cross at all times, are not mentioned in the given question and are therefore not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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What did Jonathan find in Dracula's room?
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A winding stairway.
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The key to the front door.
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Dracula asleep in a coffin.
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A. Dracula asleep in a coffin.Explanation
Jonathan found Dracula asleep in a coffin in his room. This suggests that Dracula is a vampire, as vampires are known to sleep in coffins during the day. This discovery adds to the eerie and supernatural elements of the story, as it confirms the presence of a vampire in the narrative.Rate this question:
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Why couldn't Jonathan destroy Dracula?
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The spade was broken.
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Dracula stared at him and frightened him.
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The gypsies stopped him.
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A. Dracula stared at him and frightened him.Explanation
Jonathan couldn't destroy Dracula because Dracula stared at him and frightened him. This suggests that Jonathan was intimidated and scared by Dracula's gaze, which prevented him from taking any action against him.Rate this question:
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Who wore a hood and was extreamly uncommunicative?
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Jonathan's fiancée Mina.
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Count Dracula
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The coach driver
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The hotel owners wife.
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A. The coach driverExplanation
The coach driver wore a hood and was extremely uncommunicative.Rate this question:
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Who advised someone who was staying with them not to visit a place because they thought was evil?
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Jonathan's fiancée Mina.
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Count Dracula
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The coach driver
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The hotel owners wife.
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A. The hotel owners wife.Explanation
The correct answer is the hotel owner's wife. She advised someone who was staying with them not to visit a place because she thought it was evil.Rate this question:
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Who was strange looking and couldn't see himself in the mirror?
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Count Dracula
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Jonathan Harker
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One of the gypsies
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The coach driver
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A. Count DraculaExplanation
Count Dracula is the correct answer because in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula," the character is depicted as a vampire who cannot see his own reflection in the mirror. This is a common characteristic of vampires in folklore and literature, as they are often portrayed as being unable to cast a reflection due to their supernatural nature.Rate this question:
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Who is waiting in England for someone to return?
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The three women Harker had seen in a dream.
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Jonathan's fiancée Mina
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Jonathan's best friend.
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The gypsies relatives.
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A. Jonathan's fiancée MinaExplanation
Jonathan's fiancée Mina is waiting in England for someone to return. This is implied by the fact that Jonathan is mentioned in the question and Mina is referred to as his fiancée. Therefore, it can be inferred that Mina is waiting for Jonathan to return to England.Rate this question:
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