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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 are many of the revelers dressed as at the Twelfth Night celebration?

3. How does Julian earn his new doctor's robes?

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

5. How do Celia and Richard greet each other when she returns from the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Maggie's appointment as a lady in waiting to the Queen make Celia realize?

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

5. Why does Celia decide to marry Edwin?

6. What does Dr. Akananda realize about his past life and his treatment of Celia?

7. What do Celia and Richard decide to do to honor their past lives?

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

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

10. For Celia, what is the advantage of marrying Edwin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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