STUDY GUIDE
dracula
Bram Stroker
STUDY GUIDE
Literature Set 1 (1719-1844)
A Christmas Carol
The Count of Monte Cristo
Frankenstein
Gulliver’s Travels
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Last of the Mohicans
Oliver Twist
Pride and Prejudice
Robinson Crusoe
The Swiss Family Robinson
The Three Musketeers
Literature Set 2 (1845-1884)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Around the World in 80 Days
Great Expectations
Jane Eyre
The Man in the Iron Mask
Moby Dick
The Prince and the Pauper
The Scarlet Letter
A Tale of Two Cities
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Literature Set 3 (1886-1908)
The Call of the Wild
Captains Courageous
Dracula
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Jungle Book
Kidnapped
The Red Badge of Courage
The Time Machine
Treasure Island
The War of the Worlds
White Fang
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| Contents |
Notes to the Teacher............................. 4
Facts About the Author........................ 5
Facts About the Times.......................... 5
Facts About the Characters.................. 6
Chapter Summaries.............................. 7
Answer Key........................................ 10
Literary Glossary............................... 12
CHAPTER EXERCISES
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2 0
Words and Meanings, Ch. 8...... 29
2 1
2 2
2 3
2 4
Words and Meanings, Ch. 10.... 34
Inference, Ch. 8...................... 30
Words and Meanings, Ch. 9...... 31
Cause and Effect, Ch. 9. .......... 32
Sequence of Events, Ch. 9........ 33
Inference, Ch. 10. ................... 35
Words and Meanings, Ch. 11.... 36
Recalling Locations, Ch. 11. .... 37
Words and Meanings, Ch. 1...... 14
Analyzing Setting, Ch. 1........... 15
END-OF-BOOK EXERCISES
Words and Meanings, Ch. 2...... 16
25 Book Sequence.......................... 38
Comprehension Check, Ch. 2.... 17
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Words and Meanings, Ch. 3...... 18
Final Exam, Part 1..................... 39
Final Exam, Part 2..................... 40
Drawing Conclusions, Ch. 3...... 19
Synonyms/Antonyms, Ch. 3...... 20
UNIVERSAL EXERCISES
Words and Meanings, Ch. 4...... 21
27 Beyond the Text......................... 41
Sequence of Events, Ch. 4......... 22
Words and Meanings, Ch. 5...... 23
Personalizing the Story, Ch. 5... 24
Words and Meanings, Ch. 6...... 25
Character Study, Ch. 6............... 26
14 Words and Meanings, Ch. 7...... 27
15 Who Did What?, Ch. 7. ........... 28
28 Plot Study.................................. 42
29 Theme Analysis......................... 43
30 Character Study......................... 44
31 Vocabulary Study....................... 45
32 Glossary Study.......................... 46
33 Book Review, Part 1.................. 47
33 Book Review, Part 2................. 48
dracula • Chapter 1
WORDS AND MEANINGS
name
____________________________________
ACROSS
3. inside part of the hand between
fingers and wrist (plural)
5. an ignorant belief that is not
rational or scientific
8. person in folktales who can
change into a wolf
9. opposite of bright or clear light
10. big piece of land with a large
home on it
_______________________
date
A. Use the clues to solve the crossword puzzle.
1
1
3 P
2
C
S
P
T
H
W
9
E
T
E
5
6
8
D
G
10
7 C
4
A
Q
DOWN
1. in folktales, a dead body that rises
at night to drink blood from living
people
2. grand home of a king or a noble
4. very old; of former times
6. making long wailing cries like a
wolf
7. rough, harsh; not fine or smooth
B. Add the missing vowels (a, e, i, o, u) to complete the words in the box.
Then use the words to complete the sentences below.
P__LMS
V__MP__R__
__ST__T__
C__ __RS__
C__STL__
W__R__W__LF
H__WL__NG
S__P__RST__T__ __N
1. Jonathan Harker read that every known _________________________ comes
from Transylvania.
2. The coach trip from the hotel to the ____________________ was frightening.
3. Count Dracula had bought an ____________________ in London.
4. In his dictionary, Jonathan found that the strange words meant
____________________ and ____________________.
5. A wild ____________________ sound could be heard in the countryside.
6. Count Dracula’s hands were rather ____________________, and there was hair
on the ____________________ of his hands.
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dracula • Chapter 1 2
analyzing settings
name
____________________________________
date
_______________________
A story’s setting is the time and place in which the action occurs.
A. A number of locations are mentioned in this chapter. Use a word from the box to
identify each location. Hint: You will not use all the words in the box.
Borgo Pass
London
Golden Krone
Carpathian
Bistritz
cottage
Adirondack
Munich
Transylvania
New York
castle
Budapest
1. ____________________ is a small town in Transylvania.
2. Jonathan stayed at an inn called the ____________________.
3. Count Dracula’s residence was an old ____________________.
4. Jonathan’s destination was a country called ____________________.
5. Dracula’s home was in the ____________________ Mountains.
6. In ____________________, Jonathan had visited the British Museum.
7. While traveling, Jonathan passed through ____________________, Germany.
8. Jonathan met a carriage at the ____________________.
B. Circle a word or words to correctly complete each sentence about the time
an event occurred.
1. Jonathan ( ended / began ) his business trip in London.
2. ( Before/After ) arriving at Bistritz, Jonathan delivered papers to
Count Dracula.
3. Jonathan was given a crucifix ( before / after ) he looked up the
strange words in his dictionary.
4. The carriage pulled into the courtyard of the castle ( before / after )
Jonathan heard wolves howling.
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dracula • Chapter 2
WORDS AND MEANINGS
name
3
____________________________________
date
_______________________
A. Use the clues to solve the crossword puzzle.
ACROSS
2. someone’s daily record of
thoughts and actions; a diary
4. relaxed, peaceful; not nervous
6. a special room set aside for
prayer or religious services
8. describes someone from another
country; not a native
9. a door leading out; to go out
DOWN
1.
3.
5.
6.
7.
2
4
C
1
N
J
N
3
L
C
6
E
W
D
F
I
X
8
7
members of royalty
9
four-legged reptile with a long tail
body movement that shows some idea or feeling
Christian symbol; a cross with the form of Jesus on it
to caution someone against a danger; to advise to be careful
5
G
U
B. Complete each sentence with an answer from the crossword puzzle.
1. Dracula did not want to be seen as a ____________________ when he
moved to London.
2. Dracula was happy to hear there was a ____________________ in his
London house.
3. When Dracula touched the ____________________, an instant change
came over him.
4. Chapter 2 is made up of passages from Jonathan Harker’s
____________________.
5. Much like a ____________________, Dracula crept down the castle wall.
6. Transylvanian ____________________ did not want their bones mixed
with those of the common dead.
7. Dracula used the same ____________________ to drive off both the wolves and
the strange women.
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