Quiz on Don Quixote

What was the gentleman from La Mancha fond of eating on Saturdays?

• Lentils on Fridays

• Bacon and eggs on Saturdays

• Pigeon or so extra on Sundays

• Mutton, hash on most nights

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What was the gentleman's reaction to reading books of chivalry?

• He became more practical and focused on daily chores

• He lost his wits and lived in a fantasy world

• He wrote his own book of chivalry

• He became a knight himself

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What was the subject of debate between the gentleman and the priest of his village?

• Whether to continue his adventures

• The best way to govern La Mancha

• Which was the better knight, Palmerín of England or Amadís of Gaul

• How to improve the local economy

How did the character in the text view the stories he read?

• As fictional and not believable.

• As historical facts that needed more evidence.

• As absolute truths, firmly planted in his mind.

• As entertaining tales not to be taken seriously.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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How did the protagonist address the defect in his armor?

• By buying a new one.

• By ignoring it.

• By crafting a kind of half-helmet.

• By using magic.

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What did Don Quixote decide was necessary for a knight-errant according to the text?

• To have a castle

• To be in love

• To own a sword

• To have a horse

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Don Quixote hope to encounter that would bring him good fortune?

• A dragon

• A giant

• A castle

• A knight

What did Don Quixote mistake the windmills for?

• Giants

• Dragons

• Trees

• Mountains

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Sancho Panza do after discussing the adventure with Don Quixote?

• He complained about his shoulder.

• He rode ahead to scout the area.

• He settled himself on his beast.

• He prepared a meal for both.

What did Diego Pérez de Vargas do that was mentioned by the narrator?

• He defeated many Moors with a broken sword.

• He lost a well-traveled road.

• He wrote a letter to Don Quixote.

• He discovered a new land.

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