Don Quixote Chapters 1 -10

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What is the name of the main character in 'Don Quixote'?

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Don Quixote is the main character, a nobleman who becomes a self-styled knight.

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Who is Don Quixote's loyal squire?

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

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What does Don Quixote believe he is?

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Don Quixote believes he is a knight on a quest to revive chivalry.

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What is the name of the woman Don Quixote loves?

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Don Quixote loves a woman named Aldonza Lorenzo, whom he calls Dulcinea del Toboso.

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What motivates Sancho Panza to join Don Quixote?

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Sancho Panza hopes to govern an island and provide for his family.

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What does Don Quixote mistake for giants?

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Don Quixote mistakes windmills for giants during his adventures.

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Why does the barber want to keep his meeting with Don Quixote a secret?

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The barber wants to keep it a secret because he doesn't want Don Quixote to know about their plan.

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What is a key theme in 'Don Quixote'?

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A key theme is the conflict between reality and illusion.

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What does Don Quixote's armor symbolize?

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Don Quixote's armor symbolizes his commitment to his ideals and the chivalric code.

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How does Sancho Panza's character contrast with Don Quixote's?

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Sancho Panza is practical and grounded, while Don Quixote is idealistic and dreamlike.

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