Don Quixote Quiz

In Don Quixote, the narrator states that Don Quixote's simple meals each week cost three-quarters of his income. Why does the narrator point this out?

• to show that Don Quixote is an irresponsible spender

• to show that Don Quixote is not a wealthy man

• to show that Don Quixote tries hard to save his money

• to show that Don Quixote enjoys luxury and the finer things

In Don Quixote, what motivates Don Quixote to become a knight?

• a request from Sancho Panza

• his love for Aldonza Lorenzo

• his books about knightly adventures

• his arguments with the village's priest

In Don Quixote, to what does the name La Mancha refer?

• the region in which Don Quixote lives

• Don Quixote's sidekick

• Don Quixote's favorite author

• the knight Don Quixote admires most

In Don Quixote, which detail best develops the portrayal of Don Quixote as someone who has 'lost his wits'?

• Don Quixote gets a horse to ride.

• Don Quixote loves to read his books.

• Don Quixote argues with the village priest.

• Don Quixote adopts the role of a knight-errant.

In Don Quixote, Don Quixote names his horse Rocinante, a name he finds to be 'lofty' and 'sonorous.' He feels he has chosen a grand name for his beautiful steed. Why is this amusing?

• The horse hates the name Rocinante.

• The name Rocinante means 'clumsy.'

• The horse is really a skinny, ugly nag.

• The name is quite common and boring.

Much of the humor in Don Quixote comes from Don Quixote's view of himself. Which phrase best describes how he sees himself?

• as a writer

• as a historian

• as a squire

• as a knight

In Don Quixote, what illusion does Don Quixote have about windmills?

• He thinks that Sancho believes they are monsters.

• He thinks that they are blocking his only route home.

• He thinks that they are damaging his home and property.

• He thinks that they are giants he must defeat.

In Don Quixote, Sancho points out the true nature of the windmills. Why does Don Quixote refuse to believe him?

• Don Quixote knows they are really windmills.

• Don Quixote is blinded by his desire for the glory of battle.

• Don Quixote is trying to reduce Sancho's fear of giants.

• Don Quixote hopes to teach Sancho about knightly ways.

In Don Quixote, what does Sancho Panza do after Don Quixote jousts with the windmills?

• He eats his dinner.

• He calls the priest.

• He makes a new lance.

• He plots against the evil sage.

What makes Don Quixote a parody?

• It mocks tales of knightly adventure by telling a funny story about a silly 'knight.'

• It relates the adventures of a legendary hero who is 'larger than life.'

• It recounts an important episode in the history of Spain.

• It is meant to persuade readers to agree with the author.