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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. How does Simkin feel after kissing Celia?

2. What had attacked Stephen in the dungeon?

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

4. At what age did Stephen begin his religious studies?

5. Who does Celia find herself sitting next to at the banquet in Part 2, Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What stops Celia from worrying about her wedding?

2. Why is Dr. Julian left without a place to stay?

3. What was Stephen taught about friendship in the monastery?

4. How does Celia feel one week after arriving at Naworth Castle?

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

6. What happened to Celia when she visited Cowdray castle?

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

8. What does Lady Ursula hope to accomplish by taking Celia to visit the Dacres?

9. Why is Lady Jane Grey becoming heir to the throne of England a bad thing for Sir Anthony?

10. Who is Bloody Bess?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the 16th century, England had a class system in place that indicated where one stood in society. How do the characters of the novel "Green Darkness" struggle with this part of life? For instance, what is Celia forced to do because of her place in society?

Essay Topic 2

The character of Stephen Marsdon is a monk who falls in love with a young woman. How does Stephen deal with the struggle between his commitment to God and his love for Celia? How does he react? Why does he make the choices he does?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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