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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. Who leaves Mary's procession early due to illness?

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

3. What do Dr. Akananda and Lily discuss at the end of Part 2, Chapter 19?

4. Why does Richard say Celia deserves to die?

5. What is Stephen said to be wearing as a form of penance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What fate befalls Celia and Stephen?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel is set during the Tudor period. Discuss Tudor society, as well as what is happening in England at the time in which the novel is set and how this affects the characters in 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

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?

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