Don Quixote Chapter 1

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What is the setting of the fictional story Adventures of Don Quixote?

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Spain

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Who is the main character in Don Quixote?

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Don Quixote, a nobleman who becomes a self-styled knight.

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What motivates Don Quixote to become a knight?

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He is inspired by the chivalric romances he reads.

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What is the name of Don Quixote's horse?

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Rocinante.

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What does Don Quixote believe he is on a quest to do?

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To revive chivalry and protect the helpless.

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Who is Sancho Panza?

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Don Quixote's loyal squire who accompanies him on his adventures.

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What is a key theme in Don Quixote?

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The conflict between reality and illusion.

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How does Don Quixote view windmills?

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He mistakes them for giants and tries to fight them.

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What literary genre does Don Quixote belong to?

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It is considered a novel and a foundational work of Western literature.

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What is the significance of Don Quixote's character?

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He represents the idealism and folly of pursuing dreams.

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