Don Quixote Flashcard ch. 3

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What does Don Quixote not have at the beginning of the chapter?

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Money.

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What does Don Quixote make the rich man promise?

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To stop hitting the boy and give the boy his back pay.

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What do Don Quixote's friends tell him when he wakes up?

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A wizard came in a smoke cloud and took all his books.

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What do Don Quixote's niece and housekeeper blame for Don Quixote's behavior?

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The books he read.

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Before Don Quixote left to become a knight, who were his two good friends?

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A village priest and a village barber.

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What is the main theme of Don Quixote's adventures?

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The pursuit of chivalry and the distinction between reality and illusion.

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How does Don Quixote's reading influence his actions?

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It leads him to believe he is a knight and inspires his quest for adventure.

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What is the significance of Don Quixote's armor?

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It symbolizes his commitment to the ideals of knighthood.

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What role do Don Quixote's friends play in the story?

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They provide a contrast to his delusions and often try to bring him back to reality.

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How does the author use humor in Don Quixote?

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Through the absurdity of Don Quixote's actions and the reactions of those around him.