Plot 1
At the beginning of the story, which activity took up most of Don Quixote's time?
Reading Books
Who did Don Quixote invite to go with him on his next adventure?
his neighbor, Sancho Panza
Why does Don Quixote decide to go to the mountains of Sierra Morena?
He wanted to be alone to think of his life and love, and to gather his thoughts.
What does the word honorable mean?
deserving of respect
Who is idealistic?
Don Quixote
Where did Don Quixote get the money to buy so many books?
Sold his farmland.
What did Don Quixote promise his neighbor in return for his loyalty and companionship?
the chance to get rich and become governor of an island
What plan do the priest, the barber, and Sancho Panza come up with to get Don Quixote to go back home?
They put Don Quixote in a wooden cage while he is sleeping.
What word or phrase means when someone takes on an impossible task, often for idealistic values.
Tilting at Windmills
Who is realistic?
Sancho Panza
Why does Don Alonzo change his name to Don Quixote de la Mancha?
He thinks it sounds more like a knight's name
Don Quixote mistakes windmills for what?
Upon returning home, Don Quixote learns that
People know of him and are talking about his adventures
Give an example of deceiving someone.
Look at examples.
Why is Sancho Panza a loyal friend?
see examples
After leaving his home, Don Quixote realizes that he has forgotten to do something. What was this something?
be dubbed as a knight
Don Quixote mistakes men riding horses for wizards. He spares one's life, and commands him to do what?
Tell his lady, Dulcinea, that he defeated him in her honor
Don Quixote and Sancho Panza leave once more, but this time their goal is:
Go to El Toboso to seek Dulcinea's blessing
What are two meanings of the word fortune.
wealth/money or luck
What does eccentric mean?
To stick out from the crowd, usually not in a positive way.
What happens at the inn?
The innkeeper performs a pretend ceremony to dub him a knight.
Who do Don Quixote and Sancho Panza free on their travels?
a group of 12 prisoners
Don Quixote mistakes whom for Dulcinea?
A farm girl
What does it mean to meddle?
to interfere in other people's business in an unwanted way
Give an example of how Don Quixote is honorable.
See examples.