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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 Stephen hide while the King is visiting?

2. What does Edna hope will happen as a result of Celia's illness?

3. Who does Richard tell Celia he cannot stand?

4. Why does Julian bleed Mrs Allen and order her a cold compress? .

5. After sneaking out of the castle, where does Celia find Stephen working?

Short Essay Questions

1. What upsets Celia about her conversation with Dr. Akananda?

2. What prevents Celia's wedding from taking place?

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

4. What does Celia find Richard reading in the study?

5. Why is Sir Allen nervous about the King's visit to Cowdray?

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

7. Why is Dr. Julian left without a place to stay?

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

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

10. How does Celia feel one week after arriving at Naworth Castle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of protagonist is shared between Celia Marsdon and Celia de Bohun. Compare and contrast the two characters.

Essay Topic 2

The novel is set in 1960's England, as well as Tudor period England. Why might Seton have set the story in these two time periods? Why might Seton have chosen real castles and other locations as a setting for the novel? What tone do these settings bring to the novel?

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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