Don Quixote Vocabulary

to confuse

• friar

• afield

• bewilder

• knight-errant

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'chivalry' mean in the context of Don Quixote?

• A) Cowardice

• B) Knightly conduct

• C) Ignorance

• D) Wealth

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In Don Quixote, what is a 'squire'?

• A) A type of horse

• B) A knight's assistant

• C) A weapon

• D) A noble title

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'tilting at windmills' symbolize in Don Quixote?

• A) Fighting real enemies

• B) Pursuing impossible dreams

• C) Building windmills

• D) Harvesting crops

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'quixotic'?

• A) Practical

• B) Realistic

• C) Idealistic but impractical

• D) Cynical

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the context of Don Quixote, what does 'sancho' refer to?

• A) A type of food

• B) A loyal companion

• C) A weapon

• D) A horse

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the term 'knight-errant' mean?

• A) A stationary knight

• B) A wandering knight

• C) A retired knight

• D) A young knight

What is the meaning of 'dulcinea' in Don Quixote?

• A) A sweet melody

• B) A lady love

• C) A fierce battle

• D) A type of armor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'panza' mean in the context of Don Quixote?

• A) A type of shield

• B) A large belly

• C) A small village

• D) A fierce animal

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In Don Quixote, what does 'Rocinante' refer to?

• A) A famous knight

• B) Don Quixote's horse

• C) A type of armor

• D) A castle

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4