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What does Seward report to Arthur regarding Lucy's condition in the letter?
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Lucy has made a significant improvement
Lucy is in stable condition and there is no need to worry
Lucy has taken a step backward and any sudden shock might be fatal to her
Lucy has completely recovered from her illness
Why does Van Helsing wait before presenting his supernatural explanation of Lucy's condition to Seward?
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He is not confident in his own explanation
He believes Seward already knows the answer
He wants to collect more evidence to make his explanation convincing
He is waiting for permission from a higher scientific authority
Who ultimately donates blood for Lucy's transfusion?
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Seward
Van Helsing
Arthur
Van Helsing and Seward together
Why is Van Helsing reluctant to share his diagnosis with Seward regarding the wound on Lucy's neck?
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He is unsure if Seward can handle the truth
He is afraid of Seward's judgmental reaction
He forgets to mention it to Seward in his excitement
He wants to be absolutely certain that vampirism is the cause before sharing his diagnosis
What does Van Helsing ask Seward to do before leaving?
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He asks Seward to look after Lucy throughout the night in case something should disturb her
He asks Seward to leave Lucy alone for the night
He asks Seward to take Lucy to the hospital
He asks Seward to consult books on Lucy's illness
What does Seward observe about Lucy before she goes to sleep, as recorded in his diary on September 8?
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Lucy is eager to sleep but Seward advises her to stay awake for observation
Lucy does not want to sleep due to terrible dreams, though Seward's presence calms her
Lucy is completely calm and wants to thank Van Helsing for his care and attention
Lucy is afraid of Seward and doesn’t want him to stay with her while she sleeps
In which of the following ways might Seward's devotion to Lucy be interpreted?
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As a purely professional obligation
As a kind of displaced love for her; since he cannot be her husband, he cares for her as a physician and friend.
As a sense of duty because he is indebted to Lucy's family
As a desire to gain recognition for curing Lucy’s illness
What does Lucy express in her diary on September 9?
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She is feeling much better, her love for Arthur is strong, and she is hopeful about her future marriage
She is feeling very weak and is losing hope
She is uncertain about her feelings for Arthur and her plans for her future, if indeed she survives
She decides to call off her marriage with Arthur, not wanting to burden him with her condition
What is the significance of blood in the novel, as suggested in the scene depicting Seward's blood transfusion to Lucy?
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Blood is seen as an ordinary fluid necessary for medical procedures
Blood is seen as an intimate bodily fluid, and sharing it suggests dire circumstances
Blood is seen as a currency that can be exchanged for goods and services
Blood is regarded as a magical fluid that grants supernatural abilities
What is the significance of garlic flowers reappearing in London in the context of Lucy's cure?
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It shows that the London characters value traditional Transylvanian customs
It signals the adoption of a new culinary trend in London
It signifies the spread of agricultural trade from Transylvania to London
It demonstrates that the superstitions of Transylvania have been brought into "civilized" London
