Chapters 1-5 Flashcard: Adventures of Don Quixote

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What does 'meddling' mean in the context of Don Quixote's actions?

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Meddling means interfering in someone else's business, as shown when Don Quixote interferes with the guards and the prisoners, resulting in the prisoners' being set free.

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What visual elements does Don Quixote mistake for a castle?

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Don Quixote sees a moat and turrets, which lead him to believe he is looking at a castle.

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Why do the two women laugh at Don Quixote?

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They laugh at his looks and his speech.

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What was the reason the farmer was hitting the boy?

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The farmer was punishing the boy for not doing his job right.

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What promise does Don Quixote make to Sancho Panza if he becomes his squire?

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Don Quixote promises Sancho Panza islands and kingdoms to govern.

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How does Don Quixote's perception of reality differ from that of others?

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Don Quixote often misinterprets ordinary objects and situations as grand or heroic, such as mistaking windmills for giants.

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What motivates Don Quixote to become a knight-errant?

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Don Quixote is motivated by his desire to revive chivalry and pursue noble adventures.

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What role does Sancho Panza play in Don Quixote's adventures?

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Sancho Panza serves as Don Quixote's squire, providing practical advice and comic relief.

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What is the significance of Don Quixote's promise of governance to Sancho Panza?

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It reflects Don Quixote's idealism and belief in the rewards of chivalry, despite the impracticality of his promises.

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How does the theme of illusion versus reality manifest in Don Quixote's character?

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The theme is evident as Don Quixote often confuses his fantasies with reality, leading to humorous and tragic situations.