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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 Dickon tell Celia about Emma Allen?

2. In Chapter 16 from where has Sir Anthony recently returned?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 11, what has Wat recently discovered about Simkin?

4. What does Celia mix into a drink for Stephen?

5. What frightens Celia in Part 2, Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the water witch Celia goes to visit.

3. Describe Sir John Hutchinson.

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

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

6. What fate befalls Celia and Stephen?

7. Why does Celia decide to marry Edwin?

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

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

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

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

A romance novel often features a number of female and male archetypes, especially when it comes to the central characters. What types of archetypes are present in the novel "Green Darkness"? What archetype is Celia? What archetype is Stephen and Richard?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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