Don Quixote Flashcard ch. 3

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What promise does Don Quixote make to the rich man he encounters?

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Don Quixote makes the rich man promise to read books about knighthood.

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What do Don Quixote's niece and housekeeper attribute his behavior to?

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They blame the books he read for his behavior.

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What provokes people to throw stones at Don Quixote?

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People throw stones at Don Quixote because he challenged them to a fight.

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What is the reason a rich farmer is hitting a boy of about fifteen?

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The rich farmer is hitting the boy because he did not do his job of tending the sheep correctly.

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What advice does the innkeeper give to Don Quixote?

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The innkeeper suggests that Don Quixote should get a squire to be a companion and helper.

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What is the significance of Don Quixote's promise to read about knighthood?

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It reflects his desire to embody the ideals of chivalry and knighthood.

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How do Don Quixote's relatives perceive the influence of literature on his actions?

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They believe that the literature he consumed has driven him to madness and irrational behavior.

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What does Don Quixote's challenge to fight reveal about his character?

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It reveals his delusions of grandeur and his commitment to the chivalric code.

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What does the conflict between the rich farmer and the boy illustrate about social hierarchies?

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It illustrates the power dynamics and injustices present in social hierarchies.

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How does the innkeeper's suggestion reflect the norms of knighthood?

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It reflects the expectation that knights have companions or squires to assist them in their quests.