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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. In Chapter 10, who do Ursula and Celia look for for help in London?

2. At Cowdray mansion, what does Celia ask about near the fireplace?

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

4. Who does Richard tell Celia he cannot stand?

5. How does Emma Allen intend to get the property she wants?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is John Hoby?

3. What stops Celia from worrying about her wedding?

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

5. What kind of treatment does Dr. Akananda get from the doctors and nurses at the hospital?

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

7. How does Celia de Bohun come to live at Cowdray Castle?

8. Why does Edna Simpson dislike Celia?

9. Why is it suggested Celia should return to living at the Spread Eagle?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After reading "Green Darkness" what is your opinion of the story? The characters? The writing style? The genre?

Essay Topic 2

"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 3

Seton uses elements of the mystical in the novel "Green Darkness". In a novel where real historical figures are present, how do the mystical elements fare? Does Seton use them effectively? Are they a believable aspect of the story? Why or why not?

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