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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 Celia mix into a drink for Stephen?

2. What does Dickon tell Celia about Emma Allen?

3. What does Celia learns happened to Thomas Wyatt?

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

5. Why does Celia run to town?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the water witch Celia goes to visit.

3. Who does Dr. Akananda believe are the reincarnated souls from Celia's past life?

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

5. What fate befalls Celia and Stephen?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

As the novel explores the idea of reincarnation, it is only fitting that a number of the characters that are found in Part 1 of the novel are also found in Part 2 of the novel. Discuss the character parallels in the different time periods of the novel. Of each pairing, answer the following: what makes these characters similar? What is their role is each time period? Are they able to evolve by the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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