Chapter 1
What happens to Don Quixote as a result of his excessive reading?
He loses his sanity
What does Don Quixote wear as his armor?
Old armor with a cardboard helmet
What happens when Don Quixote tries to stand guard over his weapons?
Mule drivers throw stones at him
What does Don Quixote do when he encounters merchants?
He tries to challenge them
Who finds Don Quixote after he is beaten by the merchants?
His neighbor
What is the full name of Don Quixote?
Don Alonso
Where does Don Quixote go on his first adventure?
The "castle" (the inn)
How does Don Quixote officially become a knight?
He is knighted by the innkeeper
How do the merchants respond to Don Quixote’s demands?
They throw stones at him
How does Don Quixote explain his injuries?
He says he was attacked by giants
What does Don Quixote decide to become?
A knight
What does Don Quixote name his horse?
Rocinante
Why does Don Quixote think the innkeeper is a castle lord?
He mistakes him due to his delusions
Who does Don Quixote try to help on the road?
A boy tied to a tree being beaten
Where does the farmer take Don Quixote?
Back to his home
What does Don Quixote love to read?
Books about knighthood
Who is Dulcinea del Toboso?
A farm girl he imagines as his lady
What does the innkeeper do to humor Don Quixote?
"Knights" him
How does Don Quixote react when he sees a boy being beaten?
He confronts the boy’s master
How do Don Quixote’s friends and family feel about his condition?
They are worried about his sanity
Where does Don Quixote live?
La Mancha, Spain
What happens when Don Quixote arrives at an inn?
People are confused by him and want to retreat inside
What does Don Quixote do after being knighted?
Leaves for his next adventure
What promise does the boy’s master make to Don Quixote after being confronted?
To pay the boy what he is owed
What do Don Quixote’s friends and family do to his books?
They burn his books and blame it on a wizard