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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 Doctor Julian find is wrong with Mrs. Allen?

2. Who does Celia tell Richard she will seduce?

3. How is Lady Ursula feeling by the time the party reaches Cumberland?

4. In her unresponsive state, where does Celia say she is awaiting the King?

5. How many days after visiting the princess does Ursula's traveling party reach Cumberland?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Leonard Dacre treat Celia?

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

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

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

5. What happens to Celia when she visits Cowdray Castle?

6. What is Celia's mood like when she and Ursula set out for the north?

7. What is Celia's family background?

8. What is Stephen's condition when he is retrieved from the dungeon?

9. Why does Edna refuse to leave the Marsdon home, and what does she say about Celia's illness?

10. What stops Celia from worrying about her wedding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

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 3

Anya Seton is a writer of historical fiction and historical romance novels. She has had a number of bestsellers, and a few of her novels have been made into films. How does "Green Darkness" fit in with Seton's other works? Is Seton's a respected novelist in her genre? Do her novels stand the test of time?

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