Chapters 1-5 Flashcard: Adventures of Don Quixote

Front

Why did the two women laugh at Don Quixote?

Back

They laughed at his looks and his speech.

Front

How did Don Quixote explain getting flung to the ground by the windmills?

Back

He said that an old enemy who is a wizard changed the giants into windmills.

Front

Why did Don Alonso, the main character, go 'crazy'?

Back

He read too much.

Front

Why did Don Quixote attack the guards?

Back

He heard that the prisoners didn't want to be forced to work on the ships and wanted to set them free.

Front

What things does Don Quixote see that lead him to believe that he sees a castle?

Back

moat and turrets.

Front

Who is the main character of the story?

Back

Don Quixote.

Front

What is the name of Don Quixote's loyal squire?

Back

Sancho Panza.

Front

What does Don Quixote believe he is fighting against?

Back

Giants.

Front

What is the significance of the windmills in the story?

Back

They symbolize Don Quixote's delusions and misinterpretations of reality.

Front

What does Don Quixote's character represent?

Back

The struggle between reality and imagination.