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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. When is Celia told her marriage to Leonard will take place?

2. When Celia visits Stephen to say goodbye before her trip, what does she think he whispers to her?

3. What does Nanny suspect is wrong with Richard?

4. How do Celia and Stephen address each other after Celia's return to Cowdray?

5. Who barges in on Celia and Richard after the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Bloody Bess?

2. What does Richard decide to do after Celia is taken to the hospital?

3. What happened to Celia when she visited Cowdray castle?

4. What does Dr. Julian foresee in Celia's horoscope?

5. Why is Lady Jane Grey becoming heir to the throne of England a bad thing for Sir Anthony?

6. What stops Celia from worrying about her wedding?

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

8. Who is Wat?

9. How does Celia react to seeing Stephen for the first time after returning to Cowdray?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A recurring motif of the novel "Green Darkness" is forbidden love, especially between Celia de Bohun and Stephen Marsdon. How does this motif affect the emotions of the reader? Why is their love forbidden and how do they overcome this hurdle? What other characters experience forbidden love?

Essay Topic 2

In the 16th century, England had a class system in place that indicated where one stood in society. How do the characters of the novel "Green Darkness" struggle with this part of life? For instance, what is Celia forced to do because of her place in society?

Essay Topic 3

Religion is a prominent aspect of 16th century life in England. It is closely intertwined with the government and the Monarchy. Discuss how religion and the changes happening during the time with religion affect the characters of the novel "Green Darkness".

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