Chapter Six

The Hunt for Dracula

After Lucy’s funeral, Mina contacted Van Helsing because he seemed to know much about her friend’s death. After Mina heard the strange tale, she gave Jonathan’s diary to him. This is how Van Helsing learned about Count Dracula and his arrival in England.1

1 This is how Van Helsing learned about Count Dracula and his arrival in England.

After the vampire Lucy was killed, Van Helsing called Dr. Seward, Arthur, Jonathan, and Mina together for a meeting.

“We must destroy Count Dracula,” he said. “He is a very strong vampire. When he forces someone to drink his blood, they become his slave. He is as strong as twenty men. He is very intelligent, and he can change his shape into that of a wolf, a bat, or even a fine mist that can move through the tiniest cracks.2 But he has some weaknesses. He can only move around during the night. During the daylight hours, he is confined to his coffin like the truly dead.”3

2 He is very intelligent, and he can change his shape into that of a wolf, a bat, or even a fine mist that can move through the tiniest cracks.

3 During the daylight hours, he is confined to his coffin like the truly dead.

Then Van Helsing turned to Jonathan.

“You say he left his castle in Translyvania with 50 great boxes?”

Jonathan nodded.

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Key Words

force (v): bắt

slave (n): nô lệ

fine (adj): mỏng

mist (n): màn sương

tiny (adj): nhỏ xíu, bé tí

crack (n): vết nứt

be confined to: giam, nhốt mình trong

truly (adj): thực sự, không khác gì

nod (v): gật đầu

(nod - nodded - nodded)

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“Then we must find all of these boxes and destroy them,” continued Van Helsing. “Then he will have nowhere to rest and will become weak. He may even die.”

The obvious place to search was Carfax, the estate Jonathan helped the Count to buy. The men found it was more like an old castle than a mansion, with dank, smelly tunnels underneath.4 It was in these tunnels that the vampire hunters found Dracula’s boxes.

4 The men found it was more like an old castle than a mansion, with dank, smelly tunnels underneath.

They opened each and Van Helsing sprinkled holy water in every one. As he did this, he said a prayer. Finally, he put a sacred wafer, the same ones that are used in church to symbolize Christ’s body, in each coffin.5 Before he got to the last one however, the men heard something moving toward them.

5 Finally, he put a sacred wafer, the same ones that are used in church to symbolize Christ’s body, in each coffin.

“We are too late,” cried Van Helsing. “Count Dracula has returned!”

The men spread out ready to attack, but they trembled at the sight of the Count as he entered the room.6 He moved with a supernatural quickness. Van Helsing held up his crucifix and the Count backed away. That gave the men the opportunity to run outside.

6 The men spread out ready to attack, but they trembled at the sight of the Count as he entered the room.

“Quick,” said Van Helsing. “He knows we are on his trail. He may try to strike at your house, Jonathan! Mina is in danger!”

What is Van Helsing’s plan to destroy Count Dracula?

a.He plans to throw holy water on him.

b. He wants to destroy all of his resting boxes.

c. He will try to surround Count Dracula with crucifixes.

Key Words

nowhere (n): không nơi nào

obvious (adj): chắc chắn

mansion (n): biệt thự

dank (adj): ẩm ướt

smelly (adj): bốc mùi, hôi thối

hunter (n): người săn lùng

sprinkle (v): rưới, tưới

sacred (adj): (thuộc) thánh

wafer (n): bánh thánh

symbolize (v): tượng trưng cho

tremble (v): run sợ

supernatural (adj): dị thường, siêu nhiên

quickness (n): sự nhanh nhẹn

back away : lùi ra xa

opportunity (n): cơ hội

on one’s trail: theo dấu vết

They all rushed back to Jonathan’s house, and ran upstairs to Mina’s bedroom. The door was locked which Jonathan remarked was unusual. The men broke the door open and a terrible sight met their eyes. There was Mina, in her white sleeping clothes, standing limply upright next to her bed.7 By her side stood a tall, thin man, clad in black. His face was turned from the men, but the instant they saw him, they all recognized the Count. With his left hand he held both Mrs. Harker’s hands, keeping them away with her arms fully stretched above her. His right hand gripped her by the back of the neck, forcing her face down on his bosom. Her white night-dress was smeared with blood, and a thin stream trickled down the man’s bare chest, which was shown by his torn-open shirt. As the men burst into the room, the Count turned his face, and a hellish look seemed to leap into it.8 His eyes flamed red with devilish passion. Violently, he threw his victim back upon the bed, and then he turned and sprang at his hunters. But by this time, the professor was holding his crucifix with a fixed arm and chanting a prayer. The Count suddenly stopped, just as poor Lucy had done outside her tomb, and he cowered back.

7 There was Mina, in her white sleeping clothes, standing limply upright next to her bed.

8 As the men burst into the room, the Count turned his face, and a hellish look seemed to leap into it.

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How did Van Helsing stop Dracula’s attack?

a. He threw garlic at him.

b. He shot a pistol at him.

c. He held up a crucifix and said a prayer.

Key Words

remark (v): nhận thấy

upright (adj): vuông góc

clad (v): mặc quần áo

recognize (v): nhận ra

stretch (v): kéo căng ra, duỗi thẳng ra

bosom (n): ngực

smear (v): làm vấy bẩn, dính

trickle dow(n): chảy, nhỏ giọt xuống

torn - open (adj): bị rách, toạc ra

hellish (adj): như ác quỷ

devilish (adj): độc ác, ma quái

spring at: nhảy xổ vào

(spring - sprang - sprung)

fixed (adj): giữ yên

chant (v): đọc kinh

cower back: thu mình lại, lùi lại

“Ha!” he yelled. “You think you have defeated me. You know not that I have lived for centuries, and I will live long after your bones have turned to dust.9 And now the women you love will become mine!”

9 You know not that I have lived for centuries, and I will live long after your bones have turned to dust.

With that, he vanished in the shadows of the night.

“We must watch over her better than we watched over Lucy,”10 said Van Helsing.

10 We must watch over her better than we watched over Lucy.

“Tomorrow, we will go back to Carfax and destroy the Count’s last box.”

Breakfast the next day was a strange affair. They all tried to be cheerful and encourage each other, and Mina was the brightest and most cheerful of all. When it was over, Van Helsing stood up and said, “Now, my dear friends, we go forth to finish our terrible task. Are we all armed, as we were on that night when first we visited our enemy’s lair?11

11 Are we all armed, as we were on that night when first we visited our enemy’s lair?

The other men all assured him that they were.

“Then it is well. Now, Madam Mina, you are in any case quite safe here until the sunset. But before we go, let me prepare you against personal attack. I have myself, since you came down, prepared your bedroom by the placing of garlic, holy water and sacred wafer, so that he may not enter. Now let me guard you. On your forehead I touch this piece of sacred wafer in the name of the Father, the Son, and...”

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There was a fearful scream from Mina as soon as he placed the wafer on her forehead. The thin wafer burned into the flesh as though it was a piece of white hot metal.

When Van Helsing put the holy wafer on Mina’s forehead, ___________ .

a. it melted into water

b. nothing at all happened

c. it burned her skin

Key Words

defeat (v): đánh bại

dust (n): bụi mù

affair (n): việc

encourage (v): động viên

go forth: tiến về phía trước

task (n): nhiệm vụ, sứ mạng

arm (v): trang bị vũ khí

lair (n): hang ổ, sào huyệt

assure (v): quả quyết

guard (v): bảo vệ

in the name of : nhân danh

flesh (n): thịt

Van Helsing seemed quite dejected.

“Dear Mina, please forgive me,” he said.

Then with a grim expression he turned to the others. “Let us go and destroy this monster’s last refuge while the sun shines.”

While Jonathan watched over Mina, the other men returned to Carfax. However, they could not find the last box.

Returning to Mina’s room, Van Helsing said, “Mina has a special connection to the Count now that she has drunk his blood.12 She can experience what Dracula is experiencing now, and vice versa.”

12 Mina has a special connection to the Count now that she has drunk his blood.

Van Helsing hypnotized Mina. “What can you see?” he asked. “What can you hear? What can you smell?”

Mina spoke slowly, with her eyes closed. “Everything is black and stuffy, like the inside of a box. I can smell the ocean. I can hear the sound of waves and of a ship being made ready to sail.”

“That’s it!” cried Jonathan. “He’s returning to Transylvania! We have succeeded in driving him away from London!”

“Yes, that is true,” replied Van Helsing. “But for Mina’s sake, we must follow him and destroy him. If we are too late, Mina will suffer the same fate as Lucy.”13

13 If we are too late, Mina will suffer the same fate as Lucy.

It was decided that Van Helsing and Mina would travel together over land to Dracula’s castle. Jonathan, Dr. Seward, and Arthur got passage on a fast ship to follow Dracula over the seas. Van Helsing and Mina arrived at Count Dracula’s castle well before both the Count and their friends. It was very cold, and Van Helsing was worried about Mina. She would not sleep during the night; instead, she sat in a sort of trance. And during the day, she slept so soundly that Van Helsing could not wake her. Only during the brief sunrise and sunset would she act like her normal self.14

14 Only during the brief sunrise and sunset would she act like her normal self.

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Key Words

deject (v): làm nao núng, làm thất vọng

expression (n): nét mặt

refuge (n): nơi ẩn náu

connection (n): mối liên kết

vice versa (adv): ngược lại

hypnotize (v): thôi miên

succeed in (v): thành công

soundly (adv): ngon lành

brief (adj): ngắn, nhanh

self (n): bản thân mình

This is what Mina wrote in her diary:

In the late afternoon, I woke up. The professor signalled to me, so I got up and joined him. He had found a wonderful spot, a sort of natural hollow in a rock, with an entrance like a doorway between two boulders.15 He took me by the hand and drew me in.

15 He had found a wonderful spot, a sort of natural hollow in a rock, with an entrance like a doorway between two boulders.

“See!” he said, “here you will be sheltered. And if the wolves come, I can meet them one at a time.”

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He brought in our furs, made a snug nest for me, and tried to offer me some food. But even trying to put food near my mouth was repulsive to me.16 I wanted to please him, but I could not bring myself to even attempt to eat. He looked very sad but did not scold me. Taking his telescope from the case, he stood on the top of the rock and began to search the horizon.

16 But even trying to put food near my mouth was repulsive to me.

Suddenly he called out, “Look! Madam Mina, look! Look!”

I sprang up and stood beside him on the rock. He handed me his glass and pointed. The snow was now falling more heavily and swirled about fiercely, for a high wind was beginning to blow. From the height where we were, it was possible to see a great distance.17

17 From the height where we were, it was possible to see a great distance.

What is true about the story?

a. Mina is very hungry and eats a lot.

b. Mina and Van Helsing are staying in a small wooden cottage.

c. It is snowing heavily.

Key Words

signal (v): ra hiệu

join (v): đi theo

hollow (n): chỗ hõm, chỗ trống

boulder (n): tảng đá mòn

shelter (v): bảo vệ

fur (n): áo choàng bằng lông thú

snug (adj): ấm áp, kín gió

nest (n): chỗ trú ẩn

repulsive (v): không nghe lời

please (v): làm vui lòng

attempt (v): cố gắng

scold (v): trách mắng

telescope (n): ống nhòm

horizon (n): đường chân trời

hand (v): đưa, trao

swirl (v): cuốn, xoáy

fiercely (adv): dữ dội

height (n): đỉnh cao nhất

Straight in front of us and not far off came a group of mounted men hurrying along.18 In the midst of them was a long wagon which swayed from side to side, like a dog’s tail wagging. I could see from the men’s clothes that they were peasants or Gypsies of some kind.

18 Straight in front of us and not far off came a group of mounted men hurrying along.

On the wagon was a great square chest. My heart leapt as I saw it, for I felt that the end was coming. The evening was now drawing close, and I knew that at sunset the thing, which was inside that box would be free.19 In fear I turned to the professor. To my surprise, however, he was not there. An instant later, I saw him below me. He was drawing a holy circle in the ground around my position and sealing it with a prayer. When he finished, he stood beside me and said, “At least you shall be safe here from him!”

19 The evening was now drawing close, and I knew that at sunset the thing, which was inside that box would be free.

He took the glass from me and said, “See, they come quickly. They are whipping the horses and galloping as hard as they can.”20

20 They are whipping the horses and galloping as hard as they can.

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He paused and went on in a hollow voice, “They are racing for the sunset. We may be too late!”

Then he cried, “Look! Look! Look! See, two horsemen follow fast, coming up from the south. It must be Arthur and John!”

I took the telescope and looked. The two men might have been Dr. Seward and Mr. Holmwood.

Answer the question.

What was in the box on the wagon?

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Key Words

far off : xa

mounted (adj): cưỡi ngựa

in the midst of : ở giữa

sway (v): chao đảo, lắc lư

from side to side : từ bên này sang bên kia

wag (v): ve vẩy

peasant (n): nông dân

chest (n): rương, hòm

to one’s surprise : sửng sốt

holy (adj): thánh

circle (n): vòng tròn

seal (v): đánh dấu, ngăn chặn

gallop (v): thúc ngựa phi nước đại

pause (v): ngưng, im lặng giữa chừng

In any case, I knew that neither of them was Jonathan. However, somehow, I knew that Jonathan was not far off. Looking around, I saw on the north side of the coming party two other men riding at breakneck speed.21 I knew one of them was Jonathan, and the other was Lord Godalming, Arthur’s friend from London who so graciously came with us on our dangerous hunt. They, too, were pursuing the party with the cart. When I told the professor, he shouted in glee like a schoolboy, and then he laid his Winchester rifle ready for use against the rock.

21 Looking around, I saw on the north side of the coming party two other men riding at breakneck speed.

“They are all converging,” he said. “When the time comes, we shall have the gypsies from all sides.”

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I got out my revolver, for while we were speaking, the howling of wolves came louder and closer. The wolves were gathering for their prey.

Every instant seemed an age while we waited.22 The wind came now in fierce bursts, and the snow was driven with fury, yet the sun still shone here and there. We were accustomed to watching for sunrise and sunset, so we knew with fair accuracy that the sun would soon set.23

22 Every instant seemed an age while we waited.

23 We were accustomed to watching for sunrise and sunset, so we knew with fair accuracy that the sun would soon set.

Van Helsing and Mina worried _____________.

a. that the snow will help Dracula escape

b. that Jonathan is not there

c. that the sun will soon set

Key Words

somehow (adv): không hiểu sao

breakneck (adj): rất nhanh, hết tốc lực

graciously (adv): tử tế, tốt bụng

pursue (v): đuổi theo

in glee: trong sự reo vui

rifle (n): súng trường

converge (v): có mặt đông đủ tại một điểm

revolver (n): súng lục

howling (n): tiếng tru, tiếng hú

prey (n): con mồi

age (n): thời gian dài

burst (n): sự ập đến

fair (adv): khá

accuracy (n): sự chính xác

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Soon, we could clearly distinguish the individuals of each party, the hunted and the hunters. Strangely enough, the Gypsies did not seem to realize, or perhaps they didn’t care, that they were being pursued.24 They seemed, however, to double their speed as the sun dropped lower and lower on the mountain tops.

24 Strangely enough, the Gypsies did not seem to realize, or perhaps they didn’t care, that they were being pursued.

All at once two voices shouted out, “Halt!”

One was my Jonathan’s, the other Mr. Holmwood’s strong, resolute tone of command. The Gypsies may not have known the language, but there was no mistaking intent.25 Instinctively, they pulled their horses to a stop. Lord Godalming and Jonathan dashed up to one side, and Dr. Seward and Mr. Holmwood went to the other. The leader of the Gypsies waved them back, and in a fierce voice told his companions to proceed. They lashed the horses and sprang forward. But the four men raised their Winchester rifles, and at the same moment, Dr. Van Helsing and I rose from behind the rock and pointed our weapons at them. Seeing that they were surrounded, the Gypsies gathered together. Their leader turned to them and said something at which every Gypsy drew whatever weapon he carried, knife or pistol, and they held themselves in readiness to attack.26

25 The Gypsies may not have known the language, but there was no mistaking intent.

26 Their leader turned to them and said something at which every Gypsy drew whatever weapon he carried, knife or pistol, and they held themselves in readiness to attack.

Why did the Gypsies increase their speed?

a. They wanted to reach their destination before the storm got worse.

b. They wanted to escape their pursuers.

c. They wanted to get to where they were going before the sun set.

distinguish (v): phân biệt

individual (n): người

double (v): tăng gấp đôi

all at once: bất thình lình

resolute (adj): kiên quyết, dứt khoát

mistake (v): nhầm lẫn

intent (n): mục đích, ý định

instinctively (adv): theo bản năng

dash (v): lao tới

fierce (adj): dữ tợn

companion (n): bạn, người đồng hành

proceed (v): tiến đến

weapon (n): vũ khí

The Gypsy leader pointed first to the sun, now close near the mountain peaks, and then to the castle. He said something which I did not understand. As if in answer, all four men of our party threw themselves from their horses and dashed toward the cart. Strangely, I felt no fear, but only a wild desire to do something.27 Seeing the quick movement of our men the leader of the Gypsies gave a command. His men instantly formed a circle round the cart.

27 Strangely, I felt no fear, but only a wild desire to do something.

I could see Jonathan on one side of the ring of men and Arthur on the other. They were forcing a way to the cart. It was clear that they were bent on finishing their task before the sun could set. Nothing seemed to stop or even to hinder them. Neither the levelled weapons nor the flashing knives of the gypsies in front, nor the howling of the wolves behind, appeared to even attract their attention.28 Jonathan’s grim face and singleness of purpose seemed to overawe the Gypsies in front of him.

28 Neither the levelled weapons nor the flashing knives of the gypsies in front, nor the howling of the wolves behind, appeared to even attract their attention.

Instinctively, they cowered aside and let him pass. In an instant, he jumped upon the cart, and with a strength which seemed incredible, pushed the great box over the side to the ground.29

29 In an instant, he jumped upon the cart, and with a strength which seemed incredible, pushed the great box over the side to the ground.

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What was one thing Jonathan did not do?

a. He pushed the cart off the box.

b. He killed the Gypsy leader.

c. He did not seem to care about the dangers around him.

peak (n): đỉnh (núi)

clear (adj): rõ ràng

be bent o(n): nhất quyết

hinder (v): cản trở

levelled (adj): chĩa ra

flashing (adj): lóe sáng

attract one’s attentio(n): thu hút sự chú ý

singleness (n): tính duy nhất

overawe (v): làm kinh sợ, lấn lướt

incredible (adj): lạ thường, khó tin

In the meantime, Arthur pushed desperately forward, as the Gypsies cut at him with their flashing knives.30 He parried them with his great bowie knife, and at first I thought that he too had come through in safety. But as he sprang beside Jonathan, who had by now jumped from the cart, I could see that with his left hand he was clutching at his side, and blood was spurting through his fingers.31 He did not delay, however, and through the efforts of both men the lid of the box began to yield. The nails drew with a screeching sound, and the top of the box was thrown back.

30 In the meantime, Arthur pushed desperately forward, as the Gypsies cut at him with their flashing knives.

31 But as he sprang beside Jonathan, who had by now jumped from the cart, I could see that with his left hand he was clutching at his side, and blood was spurting through his fingers.

By this time the gypsies, seeing themselves covered by the rifles of Lord Godalming, Dr. Seward, and Van Helsing, had given in and made no further resistance. The sun was almost down on the mountain tops. I saw the Count lying within the box upon his earth. He was deathly pale, and his red eyes glared with the horrible vindictive look which I knew so well. As I looked, his eyes saw the sinking sun, and the look of hate in them turned to triumph.

But, in the instant, came the sweep and flash of Jonathan’s great knife. I shrieked as I saw it shear through his throat. At the same moment, Arthur’s bowie knife plunged into his heart.

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What happened to Arthur?

a. He was shot by one of the Gypsies.

b. One of the Gypsies cut him with a knife.

c. He was knocked over by one of the Gypsies’ horses.

Key Words

desperately (adv): liều lĩnh, liều mạng

parry (v): đỡ, gạt

Bowie: James Bowie là tên của một đại tá nổi tiếng người Mỹ. Sau này một loại dao được đặt theo tên ông là bowie knife, nghĩa là dao lưỡi dài (dùng để săn thú).

clutch (v): giữ chặt

spurt (v): chảy ra, rỉ ra

lid (n): nắp

yield (v): khuất phục

sreeching (adj): rít lên, ken két

give i(n): nhượng bộ, chịu thua

resistance (n): sự chống cự

deathly (adj): như chết

vindictive (adj): hận thù

triumph (v): vẻ đắc thắng

sweep (n): động tác vung (dao)

shriek (v): hét lên

shear (v): cắt đứt

plunge into (v): cắm sâu vào

It was like a miracle, but before our very eyes, the whole body crumbled into dust and passed from our sight. I shall be glad as long as I live that even in that moment, there was in Dracula’s face a look of peace, such as I never could have imagined might have rested there.33

33 I shall be glad as long as I live that even in that moment, there was in Dra-cula’s face a look of peace, such as I never could have imagined might have rested there.

The Gypsies turned, and without a word, rode away as if for their lives. Those who were on foot jumped upon the wagon and shouted to the horsemen not to desert them. The wolves followed behind them, leaving us alone.

Arthur sank to the ground and, leaning on his elbow, held his hand pressed to his side. The blood still gushed through his fingers. I ran to him, as did the two doctors. Jonathan knelt behind him. With a sigh, Arthur feebly took my hand in his unstained hand.

He must have seen the anguish of my heart in my face, for he smiled at me and said, “I am only too happy to have been of service!34 Oh, God!” he cried suddenly, struggling to a sitting posture and pointing to me. “It was worth it for me to die! Look! Look!”

34 I am only too happy to have been of service!

The sun was now right down upon the mountain top, and the red gleams fell upon my face, so that it was bathed in rosy light. With one impulse, the men sank on their knees. From their lips came a deep and earnest “Amen” as they saw that the red mark that had been burned into my forehead was now gone!35

35 From their lips came a deep and earnest “Amen” as they saw that the red mark that had been burned into my forehead was now gone!

Arthur said, “Now God be thanked that all has not been in vain! See! The curse has passed away!”

And, to our bitter grief, with a smile and in silence, he died, a gallant gentleman.

Key Words

miracle (n): phép màu

crumble (v): tan ra, biến thành

desert (n): rời bỏ

gush (v): chảy ra, tuôn ra

unstained (adj): không vấy máu

anguish (n): sự đau buồn

be of service: có ích

posture (n): tư thế

gleam (n): tia sáng yếu ớt

fall upo(n): chiếu lên

impulse (n): sự thôi thúc, sự vội vàng

earnest (adj): thành kính

bitter (adj): đau xót

grief (n): sự tiếc thương

in silence: trong yên lặng

gallant (adj): dũng cảm, hào hiệp

Comprehension Quiz

A. Based on the story, mark “T” if true or “F” if false.

The children were calling Lucy “The Beautiful Lady.” T...F

When Van Helsing and Dr. Seward first looked in Lucy’s coffin, her body was there. T...F

Dracula made Mina drink his blood. T...F

Helsing wanted to wound Mina with the Sacred Wafer. T...F

Count Dracula’s boxes were in the basement of the Carfax castle. T...F

Van Helsing shot the Gypsies with his rifle. T...F

B. Put the sentences in order.

Children begin to go missing at night.

Van Helsing tells Arthur that Lucy has become a vampire.

Lucy tries to charm Arthur into joining her.

Van Helsing visits Dr. Seward in his office.

Lucy throws the child to the ground.

C. Choose the correct answers to the questions.

1. Why does Dr. Seward become angry with Van Helsing?

(a) The bill for Van Helsing’s services is much too high.

(b) Van Helsing accuses Lucy of something terrible.

(c) Van Helsing calls Dr. Seward an idiot.

2. How is the vampire that was Lucy killed?

(a) Van Helsing hits her on the head with his crucifix.

(b) Dr. Seward cuts her head off.

(c) Arthur hammers a wooden stake through her heart.

3. How did Arthur become fatally wounded?

(a) The Gypsies stabbed Arthur with a knife.

(b) The Gypsies shot Arthur with their guns.

(c) Count Dracula threw Arthur onto some rocks.

4. Why did Dracula leave England?

(a) He was afraid of Jonathan.

(b) Almost all of his boxes were destroyed.

(c) He wanted Mina to follow him to Translyvania.

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Listening Comprehension

A. Listen to the description of the characters and number the pictures.

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Count Dracula

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Jonathan

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Van Helsing

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Lucy

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Arthur Holmwood

1. _________________ __________

2. _________________ __________

3. _________________ __________

4. _________________ __________

5. _________________ __________

B. Listen and fill in the blanks.

When I ___________ the innkeeper ___________ the Count, he acted strangely.

She ___________ tears from her ___________.

His English was ___________, but he spoke with a strange ___________.

As soon as he ___________, I must ___________ for Budapest.

This schedule began to ___________ its ___________ on me.

C. Listen to the questions and choose the correct answers.

1. _______________________?

(a) a group of Russian peasants

(b) a band of gypsies

(c) a pack of wolves

2. _______________________?

(a) Transylvania

(b) London

(c) Budapest

D. Listen, write down the sentences, and mark “T” if true or “F” if false.

1. ____________________ T...F

2. ____________________ T...F

3. ____________________ T...F

4. ____________________ T...F

5. ____________________ T...F