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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps Celia awake at night in Part 2, Chapter 5?

2. How does Simkin feel after kissing Celia?

3. At Stephen's monastery, what were boys discouraged from doing?

4. What does Sir Anthony fear in Part 2, Chapter 10?

5. After King Henry VIII disbanded the monasteries, where did Stephen go for his studies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Edna Simpson dislike Celia?

2. What does Dr. Akananda suspect after hearing Celia's murmurings at night?

3. What does Lady Ursula hope to accomplish by taking Celia to visit the Dacres?

4. How does Dr. Julian treat Mrs. Allen for her fit?

5. What stops Celia from worrying about her wedding?

6. Why does Stephen make a vow to hate Sir Anthony?

7. Who is John Hoby?

8. What dangerous comment does Lady Ursula make in London?

9. How does Leonard Dacre treat Celia?

10. Why has the monk, Stephen, been hidden away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Green Darkness" is an example of a historical fiction and historical romance novel. Discuss the elements of these genres and why "Green Darkness" is an example.

Essay Topic 2

The character of Stephen Marsdon is a monk who falls in love with a young woman. How does Stephen deal with the struggle between his commitment to God and his love for Celia? How does he react? Why does he make the choices he does?

Essay Topic 3

Seton uses real historical figures in the novel "Green Darkness". Why does she do this? What historical figures does she portray? What purpose do these characters serve? Do they help or hinder the illustration of the 16th century life that Seton creates in the novel?

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