Don Quixote Unit Assessment

(page 1)

At the beginning of the story, which activity took up most of Don Quixote's time?

• riding horses

• visiting friends

• reading books

• traveling the countryside

(page 2)

Where did Don Quixote get the money to buy so many books?

• sold his farmland

• worked his neighbor's farm

• stole from his niece

• borrowed money from the banker

(page 2)

Why does Don Alonzo change his name to Don Quixote de la Mancha?

• He is trying to protect his real identity

• His niece tells him to change his name

• He thinks it sounds more like a knight's name

• His housekeeper tells him to change his name

(page 3)

After leaving his home, Don Quixote realizes that he has forgotten to do something. What was this something?

• pay his bills before he left

• purchase an adequate saddle for his nag

• be dubbed as a knight

• secure a reputable family shield

(chapter 2 - pages 3-5)

What happens at the inn?

• The innkeeper performs a pretend ceremony to dub him a knight.

• He realized that he was being foolish and decided to go home.

• He is kidnapped by the innkeeper and held for ransom.

• He finds Dulcinea and professes his love for her.

(page 9)

Who did Don Quixote invite to go with him on his next adventure?

• his neighbor, Sancho Panza

• his barber

• his priest

• his handyman

(page 9)

What did Don Quixote promise his neighbor in return for his loyalty and companionship?

• half of his property and wealth

• an adventure of a lifetime that would live forever in books of chivalry

• a new lady better than his current wife

• the chance to get rich and become governor of an island

(page 10)

Don Quixote mistakes windmills for what?

• battle horses

• horse seed silos

• giants

• robots

(page 12)

Don Quixote mistakes men riding horses for wizards. He spares one's life, and commands him to do what?

• Become his squire

• Give him his horse

• Tell his lady, Dulcinea, that he defeated him in her honor

• Give him all of his money and belongings

(page 14)

Who do Don Quixote and Sancho Panza free on their travels?

• a group of women who were kidnapped

• a group of 12 prisoners

• dogs who were in cages

• a boy being beaten by a farmer