Don Quixote Chapter 11 Comprehension

How does the duchess know who Don Quixote is?

• Word has spread of his brave deeds

• She has read the book written about him

• Her husband had been staying at the inn when Don and Sancho were there

• Sancho had run ahead to tell her about Don so she would be prepared

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why do the duke and duchess invite Don Quixote to their home?

• In order to trap him and hold him hostage

• Don Quixote threatens them if they don't offer him a room and dinner

• So they can make fun of him

• They have a daughter in need of rescuing

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What embarrassing thing happens to Don Quixote and Sancho approach the duchess?

• They run into each other and fall down

• They both end up on the ground while dismounting their horses

• The duke shows up and orders them to leave his wife alone

• The flour mill workers show up and announce that Don Quixote is crazy

How is Don Quixote greeted at the duke's castle?

• He is chased out of town as a crazy man

• He is seized and imprisoned

• The duke had prepared a crowd to greet him as the most noble of knights

• He is shown to his room and left alone to rest

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does the duchess speak to Sancho in private?

• She is concerned about the health of Don Quixote

• She is afraid to ask Don Quixote directly for help rescuing her daughter

• She wants to hear about new stories that haven't been published yet

• She wants information so she can create adventures for Don, in order to entertain her guests