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Dracula: The Gothic Chronicle
Dracula: The Gothic Chronicle

Chapter XXV · CHAPTER XVII

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CHAPTER XVII DR.

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CHAPTER XVII
DR.
SEWARD’S DIARY--_continued_
When we arrived at the Berkeley Hotel, Van Helsing found a telegram
waiting for him:--
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Dracula: The Gothic Chronicle

Chapter XXV · CHAPTER XVII

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CHAPTER XVII
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DR.
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SEWARD’S DIARY--_continued_
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When we arrived at the Berkeley Hotel, Van Helsing found a telegram
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waiting for him:--
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arrived

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at

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Berkeley

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CHAPTER

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continued

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DIARY

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DR

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for

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found

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Helsing

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him

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Hotel

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SEWARD'S

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telegram

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the

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Van

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waiting

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we

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When

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From this reading When we arrived at the Berkeley Hotel, Van Helsing found a telegram

XVII

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From this reading CHAPTER XVII

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of CHAPTER XVII?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER XVII...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER XVII
Narrator: Mrs.