Don Quixote Flashcard ch. 3

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Why is a rich farmer hitting a boy of about fifteen?

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Because the boy did not do his job of tending the sheep right.

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Who were Don Quixote's two good friends before he left to become a knight?

Back

A village priest and a village barber.

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

Back

Money.

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What does Don Quixote make the rich man promise?

Back

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

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What does the innkeeper suggest Don Quixote get?

Back

A squire to be a companion and helper.

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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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What motivates Don Quixote to become a knight?

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His desire to revive chivalry and perform heroic deeds.

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What is a squire in the context of knighthood?

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A young servant or assistant to a knight, often training to become a knight himself.

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How does Don Quixote view the world around him?

Back

He sees it through the lens of chivalric romance, often mistaking ordinary things for grand adventures.

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What role does the village priest play in Don Quixote's life?

Back

He is one of Don Quixote's good friends who likely provides counsel and support.