Don Quixote Chapters 15 and 16 - Comprehension Questions

On the story "Sancho, Governor for Life" (Chapter 15), why is the word island in quotation marks in the first paragraph?

• It is a typographical error.

• It is foreshadowing that alerts the reader to the fact that Sancho is not going to an island.

• It emphasizes the importance of the island.

• It is a metaphor for Sancho's journey into a new location.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

On the story "Sancho, Governor for Life" (Chapter 15), what do the townspeople think about the way Sancho resolves the dispute?

• They are disappointed in his decision.

• They are surprised he can reason so well.

• They are indifferent to his judgment.

• They are angry at his ruling.

On the story "Danger at the Island" (Chapter 16), why does Sancho think the physician is part of this plot against him?

• The physician is acting suspiciously.

• In his letter: the Duke warns Sancho not to eat anything, and Sancho already thinks the doctor is trying to starve him to death.

• The physician has a history of betrayal.

• Sancho overheard a conversation between the physician and the Duke.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

On the story "Danger at the Island" (Chapter 16), what does the Duke say in his message to Sancho?

• He congratulates Sancho on his new position.

• He warns Sancho that there is an attack planned on the island and that Sancho needs to be alert for his safety.

• He invites Sancho to a feast.

• He tells Sancho to return home immediately.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What can be inferred about the Duke's intentions from his message to Sancho in "Danger at the Island"?

• He wants to protect Sancho.

• He is trying to deceive Sancho.

• He is indifferent to Sancho's fate.

• He is planning to visit Sancho.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What inference can be made about Sancho's leadership style from his actions in "Sancho, Governor for Life"?

• He is indecisive and unsure.

• He is fair and uses common sense.

• He is harsh and unforgiving.

• He is easily influenced by others.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What inference can be made about Sancho's trust in others from his suspicion of the physician?

• He is overly trusting of everyone.

• He is cautious and skeptical.

• He is indifferent to others' actions.

• He is easily manipulated.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3