1. Name some of the things that were in Count Alucard’s pocket. 2. Why was Hargreaves unable to step out from behind the counter? 3. Why was Count Alucard travelling to England?
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List the things which convinced Hargreaves that Alucard was a vampire.
5. Count Alucard uses formal language. Hargreaves on the other hand uses informal language. Find examples of each in the text. 6. This is a far-fetched story. What details contribute to this?
7. Why do you think Hargreaves was wearing slippers? 8. In pairs act out the conversation that takes place between Hargreaves and the customs officer when they meet again. 9. What do you think will happen next? Why?
10. What items might each of the following have in their luggage: a.) an eight year-old child b.) a school teacher c.) a writer d.) a detective e.) an athlete?
11. Create the front page headline for The Coffin Maker’s Journal.