Characters
Who is Don Quixote’s loyal squire?
Sancho
How did Don Quixote learn to be a knight?
from reading books about knighthood and knight adventures
Word meaning extremely puzzled or shocked
dumbfounded
What theme is shown when Don Quixote confuses reality with fiction?
___________ vs.____________
Reality vs. Illusion
Real life vs. fantasy
real vs. fake
“The proudest moment of my life came when I defeated that famous knight Don Quixote de la Mancha. I made him confess that my lady Casildea is more beautiful than his Dulcinea.”
acceptable answers...
Samson, Knight of the Woods, the stranger
Who gave Don Quixote a dubbing ceremony and made him a knight?
the innkeeper
What does Don Quixote mistake for giants near the beginning of the book?
Windmills
A word that describes someone acting in an idealistic but impractical way.
quixotic
Describe one example of idealism demonstrated in the story.
Answer may vary...
“What are you doing in this house, you beast?”
housekeeper
Who is Don Quixote inspired by when choosing to become a knight and including De La Mancha at the end of his name ?
Amadis of Gaul
Describe an incident where Don Quixote attacks travelers, believing they are enemies.
In one incident from the early chapters of Don Quixote, he comes across a group of travelers or merchants and mistakes them for enemies or giants because of his imagination fueled by chivalric tales. He attacks them with his lance, trying to “defend” honor or perform a heroic deed. As a result, the travelers fight back and beat him, leaving Don Quixote injured or humiliated, while he remains convinced he is a brave knight carrying out a noble mission.
In another incident he provoked a group of travelers to fight him, and they took stones and beat him to the ground.
He attacked the mule drivers when they were letting their mules get a drink of water, and he loss the fight
Term for a knight traveling in search of adventures.
knight-errant
Describe one example of realism demonstrated in the story.
answers may vary...
“Softly, good sir. Listen to me for a moment,”
Don Quixote
Which two characters, who were friends of Don Quixote, helped burn his books?
the priest and the barber
How does Don Quixote get inside of the cage
Don Quixote is “captured” by the priest and the barber, who dressed in disguises pretending to be enchanters or villains as part of a prank. He enters the cage willingly, thinking it is part of a challenge or adventure that a knight-errant must face. Don Quixote’s imagination and sense of duty to chivalry make him believe that enduring the cage is necessary for honor or to protect someone, so he doesn’t resist being locked inside.
A word meaning cleverness or inventiveness.
ingenuity
What theme is reflected when Don Quixote’s intentions are good, but his actions are harmful?
Good intentions vs. consequences
“Fine, Sir Knight; I am ready to pay him, but I have no
money with me,” “Andrew should come home with me to get his money.”
the rich farmer
Who is the lady Don Quixote dedicates his quests to?
Dulcinea
How do the wives act when Sancho and Don return home from their first journey? Why?
When Don Quixote and Sancho Panza return home from their first adventure, the wives act worried, frustrated, and sometimes angry. They are upset because they see the harm, injuries, and chaos that resulted from Don Quixote’s reckless actions. They worry for the safety of their husbands and want to prevent further foolish adventures.
Word used for someone whose love is not returned
unrequited
Which theme is demonstrated through Don Quixote's decision to continue on with his journey when everyone tried to convince him it was too dangerous and foolish to complete?
“With all due respect, you don’t understand,”
Sancho