Characters
Identify the name of the protagonist and describe him in 2 adjectives.
Don Quixote of la Mancha
old, brave
What do Don Quixote's friends and family do to his books and library?
They burn his books and brick up the door to his library
Don Quixote's ultimate goal is...
To become the greatest knight
In order to entice Sancho Panza to join him on his quest, Don Quixote promises to...
Make him governor of an island
Define chivalry
The knight's code
To honor thy king, thy god, and thy woman
Rules of etiquette
Who is Dulcinea of Toboso?
Quixote's lady love
The Golden Helmet of Marimbo is actually a...
Barber's basin
What causes Quixote to go insane?
Reading fantasy/chivalry books
What does Quixote ask the innkeeper to do for him?
Knight him
What does Rosinante mean?
"Nag of all Nags"
FILL IN THE BLANK: Don Quixote rides a horse named ____________, and Sancho Panza rides a(n) __________ named Dapple.
Rosinante
donkey
Why is Quixote finally convinced to leave knight errantry?
He loses a battle to the Knight of the White Moon
Who do Quixote's friends and family blame for what happened to his books and library?
An enchanter
When Quixote sees two herds of sheep racing towards each other, he assumes they are...
two armies preparing for battle
The author of Don Quixote is...
Miguel de Cervantes
What is the true name of the Knight of the White Moon?
Samson Carrasco
Identify one theme from Don Quixote.
Always fight against injustice and evil
Big ambitions can be good and bad
A bit of idealism is healthy
What is Quixote's main motivation towards his goal?
To end injustice and evil
What does Don Quixote claim are really giants in disguise? Describe what happened between Don Quixote and the "giants".
Windmills. Quixote thinks he is stabbing the giant, but he actually stabs the fan, which lifts up him and Rosinante, before eventually dropping them back onto the ground and injuring Quixote.
Quixote was eventually most famous for his...
madness/insanity
Are Don Quixote's delusions dangerous to himself and others? Explain.
Many answers accepted.
Example: Yes, he is a danger to himself and others. This is shown in [example].
At the very end of his story, Don Quixote returns home, regains his sanity, and remembers his true identity. Then he dies. Do you think his absurd adventures made his life better or worse? Explain.
Many answers accepted.
Example: Quixote is obviously an idealistic person, so the adventures he has at the end of his life definitely improved his life altogether.
Is Don Quixote pitiful or honorable - or both? Explain.
Many answers accepted.
Example: Quixote should be seen as honorable, in my opinion. He shows his integrity throughout the novel in [examples] and integrity is an honorable trait.
Is it better to be idealistic or realistic? Explain
Many answers accepted.
Example: It is better to be idealistic because it is possible to manifest your ideas. If you lack the creativity to be idealistic, then you are forced to live a boring life. At least, with some idealism, a person can imagine a better life.
How is this story a parody of knight quests and other tales of chivalry?
Many answers accepted.
Example: This story makes fun of more serious knight tales by showing Quixote as someone who wants to be a serious knight, but keeps falling short of his goal. He gets beat up more often than he is successful, unlike other knights.