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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 event throws England into turmoil?

2. Who does Julian introduce Celia and Ursula to at Mary's procession?

3. In Chapter 16, where does Celia tell Stephen she will meet him at night?

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

5. Where is Celia's new home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How and why has Dr. Julian been rewarded by Queen Mary?

3. How does Celia feel living in her new home at Lincolnshire?

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

5. What fate befalls Celia and Stephen?

6. How does Celia anger Emma at the birthday party?

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

8. Who is drawn to investigate Stephen's death?

9. Describe Sir John Hutchinson.

10. Why does Celia decide to marry Edwin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between Celia and Stephen is the central focus of the novel "Green Darkness". How do they meet and fall in love? What obstacles keep them from each other? Are they able to overcome said obstacles? Why or why not? Is their ending a happy one?

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

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?

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