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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 celebration is held at the end of Part 2, Chapter 17?

2. How does Sir Thomas Wyatt try to gain Celia's attention?

3. Why does Ursula beg Celia to return to Cowdray in Part 2, Chapter 15?

4. What does Celia learns happened to Thomas Wyatt?

5. What event throws England into turmoil?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Sir John Hutchinson.

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

9. What fate befalls Celia and Stephen?

10. Why does Celia decide to marry Edwin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Religion is a prominent aspect of 16th century life in England. It is closely intertwined with the government and the Monarchy. Discuss how religion and the changes happening during the time with religion affect the characters of the novel "Green Darkness".

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