from The Misadventures of Don Quixote

What does the word valiant mean in paragraph 1?

• valorous

• respectable

• humble

• ginormous

What is the best theme for The Misadventures of Don Quixote?

• The older you are, the more adventurous you become.

• A big imagination can lead you to foolishness.

• You should do what it takes to get what you really want.

• Reading adventure stories has no real benefit.

What does the excerpt below suggest about Sancho?

As soon as they were on the road, Sancho said to his master, "Look, Senor Knight-errant, don't forget about the island you promised me. I'll be able to govern it, no matter how big it is."

• Sancho is an experienced politician.

• Sancho is a polite gentleman.

• Sancho is just as gullible as Don Quixote.

• Sancho is greedy and demanding.

Which of the following sentences adds a humorous voice to the story?

• Long ago, in a tiny Spanish village, an old country gentleman named Don Quixote lived with his young niece and faithful housekeeper.

• Everybody knew those stories were just made up, but Don Quixote was sure the knights were real and had done exaclty what the books described.

• Of course, a knight also had to have armor, a shield, a sword, and a lance.

• He read these adventures day and night.

What other details play an important part in the author's humorous voice? Select TWO correct answers.

• an old horse becomes Don Quixote's mighty charger

• an old country gentleman lives with his niece and faithful housekeeper

• the main character distorts reality in order to fulfill his dream of living an adventurous life

• the main character loves to read old tales about valiant knights

Sancho Panza remains by Don Quixote through all his disastrous expeditions because he---

• hopes to be a knight-errant himself someday

• is entertained by Don Quixote’s madness

• needs the job

• wants to be given an island to govern

(Select TWO correct answers.)

The author's humorous voice is evident when---

• the narrator introduces Don Quixote's loved ones in paragraph 1

• the narrator explains how much Don Quixote loves to read adventure stories in paragraph 2

• Don Quixote attempts to battle a windmill

• Don Quixote speaks of his enemy's doings in paragraph 21

Who does Don Quixote enlist as his squire?

• Sancho Panza

• Freston

• the village priest

• Rocinante

The author's main purpose for writing this selection is to---

• modestly honor the Spanish culture

• make fun of the ever-so-popular Spanish novel that was written in the early 1600's

• compare and contrast the role of a knight and a squire

• illustrate an actual day in the life of a Spanish royalty

What is the best summary of the selection?

• Don Quixote cleaned the rust and dirt from the ancient armor and weapons he found in his attic. He turned his tired, old horse into the finest horse any knight could want. He named his horse Rocinante.

• Don Quixote's love for adventure motivates him to find the most beautiful woman in the world, turn a tired, old horse into a mighty charger, and convince his neighbor to be his trusty squire.

• Don Quixote and his squire, Sancho Panza, defeat a giant, vile windmill. With the help of Sancho Panza, Don Quixote mounts his mighty horse and continues his adventure.

• Don Quixote is convinced that the old tales he reads are true. His motivation to fulfill his quest as a knight and experience adventure cause him to behave ridiculously.