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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 item does Celia give Stephen in Part 2, Chapter 18?

2. What pseudonym does Celia use when she applies for a job with the Allens?

3. Who dies at Cowdray in Part 2, Chapter 11?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lady Ursula left on her deathbed with no one to care for her?

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

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

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

5. Describe the water witch Celia goes to visit.

6. What do we learn about Emma Allen's personality in Part 2, Chapter 17?

7. Describe Sir John Hutchinson.

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

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

10. Why does Celia decide to marry Edwin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is your opinion of the conclusion of the novel? Are all loose ends tied up? Are there lingering questions? Did the ending shock or surprise you? Are you satisfied with the ending? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Anya Seton is a writer of historical fiction and historical romance novels. She has had a number of bestsellers, and a few of her novels have been made into films. How does "Green Darkness" fit in with Seton's other works? Is Seton's a respected novelist in her genre? Do her novels stand the test of time?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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