Literary Terms Quiz

Select the main characters in the story.

• Phyllis, Humphrey, Sarah

• Matthaus, Humphrey, Phyllis

• Phyllis, Matthaus, Edmund

• Humphrey, Edward, Sarah

How does the season and weather affect the plot and mood of the story?

• It makes the story creepier.

• It reflects a warm summer romance.

• It highlights the unpredictability of nature.

• It lightens the mood of the story from serious to playful.

What is The Melancholy Hussar of the German Legion about?

• A young woman trapped in an unfulfilling engagement falls in love with a German soldier.

• a German soldier who becomes a hero after bravely defending his country and inspiring those around him

• A maid that dies trying to save her lady.

• A woman who falls in love with a wealthy nobleman, and they face societal obstacles but ultimately marry happily.

The conflict in the story is instigated when _______ and ________ see each other while Phyllis is sitting on the garden wall.

Why do Phyllis and her father live in the village?

• Her father is out of favor at Court.

• Her father was born there.

• Her father hates living in busy, bustling places.

• Her father cannot afford to live in a bigger town.

• Her father loves the scenery.

Why is the Hussar so melancholy when Phyllis first sees him?

• His mother is dying.

• He misses his homeland.

• He is in love with Phyllis.

• He has been demoted.

• It is just his nature.

How do the rumors that Phyllis hears from Bath about Humphrey Gould foreshadow the twist at the end of the story?

• Phyllis hears that Gould has left Bath to return to her, foreshadowing his regret at leaving her.

• Phyllis hears that Gould has been planning a big announcement, which hints at his proposal.

• Phyllis hears that Gould has been saying he doesn’t consider himself and Phyllis properly engaged, foreshadowing his secret marriage to someone else.

• Phyllis hears that Gould has been spreading false stories about her to discredit her.

Why does Phyllis change her mind about eloping with Matthäus?

• She realizes that Matthäus plans to betray her.

• She overhears Gould talking with a friend and mistakenly believes he still considers them engaged, so she feels bound to stay.

• She decides she no longer loves Matthäus and wants to stay with her family.

• Gould sends her a letter explaining his intentions to end their engagement.

Why did Humphrey Gould buy Phyllis a looking-glass?

• As a token of his upcoming return to marry her.

• To surprise her with a thoughtful gift showing his affection.

• To soften the blow of ending their engagement and avoid telling his father the truth.

• To distract her from their issues and make her feel valued.

What is the central theme of the story?

• The journey of self-discovery and independence.

• The power of true love to overcome obstacles.

• The tragedy of unrequited love.

• Freedom being forbidden by a hypocritical and sanctimonious society.