Don Quixote: Chivalry and Madness

The transcript follows the adventures of Don Quixote, a nobleman from La Mancha who becomes obsessed with chivalric books and decides to become a knight-errant. He embarks on various adventures, including a battle with imaginary giants (windmills) and encounters with other characters. His madness and delusions are highlighted throughout the story, as he renames his horse Rocinante and imagines himself in epic battles. The narrative is interspersed with tales of other knights and magical events, reflecting Don Quixote's distorted perception of reality.

What was the primary hobby of the hidalgo from La Mancha?

• Hunting

• Managing his estate

• Cooking

• Reading chivalry books

What effect did reading chivalry books have on the hidalgo?

• It made him wealthy

• It made him a better hunter

• It caused him to lose his mind

• It improved his estate management

What name does the hidalgo choose for himself as a knight-errant?

• Count Pinabelo

• Don Galaor

• King Gradaso

• Don Quixote de la Mancha

What is the name of Don Quixote's horse?

• Bucephalus

• Rocinante

• Hippogriff

• Sphynx

What does Don Quixote mistake the inn for during his first adventure?

• A giant

• A castle

• A fortress

• A palace

What does Don Quixote request from the innkeeper?

• A map

• To be knighted

• A meal

• A bed

What does Don Quixote believe the windmills to be?

• Dragons

• Giants

• Castles

• Knights

What happens to Don Quixote's books of chivalry?

• They are sold

• They are given away

• They are hidden

• They are burned

Who does Don Quixote blame for his misfortunes with the windmills?

• King Gradaso

• Sancho Panza

• The innkeeper

• The wizard Freston

What does Don Quixote promise Sancho Panza as a reward for his service?

• An island

• A kingdom

• A castle

• A treasure