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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. Why does Celia run to town?

2. What does Celia murmur when she falls asleep on her wedding night?

3. Who does Celia introduce herself as to Maggie and Sir Anthony in Part 2, Chapter 15?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is drawn to investigate Stephen's death?

4. What fate befalls Celia and Stephen?

5. Describe the water witch Celia goes to visit.

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

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

8. Why does Celia decide to marry Edwin?

9. Describe Sir John Hutchinson.

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

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

Seton uses time travel to transport the protagonist to a previous life in Tudor England. Does the use of time travel work in a historical fiction novel? Why or why not? Is Seton's use of time travel effective? Is it believable?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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