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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 does Celia Marsdon remember about her life as Celia de Bohum when she awakens?

2. What do Celia and Richard do to honor Celia de Bohun and Stephen Marsdon?

3. Who is Celia quickly and quietly married off to?

4. What celebration is held at the end of Part 2, Chapter 17?

5. When Celia returns to the great house in Part 2, Chapter 18, who is waiting for her there?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Marden Chronicle say about Celia and Richard's past life personas?

2. Why does Celia decide to marry Edwin?

3. What do we learn about Emma Allen's personality in Part 2, Chapter 17?

4. Why doe the residents of Cowdray feel stifled after the death of King Edward?

5. Why is Lady Ursula left on her deathbed with no one to care for her?

6. What fate befalls Celia and Stephen?

7. Why does Stephen kiss Celia in Part 2, Chapter 12?

8. How and why has Dr. Julian been rewarded by Queen Mary?

9. How does Dr. Julian respond when Celia asks him for his help in running away with Stephen?

10. Why is Sir John's proposal to marry Celia refused?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The motif of fate is explored in the novel "Green Darkness". How does Seton illustrate the idea of fate throughout the novel? Which relationships have been touched by fate?

Essay Topic 2

A romance novel often features a number of female and male archetypes, especially when it comes to the central characters. What types of archetypes are present in the novel "Green Darkness"? What archetype is Celia? What archetype is Stephen and Richard?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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