Don Quixote: Key Concepts and Characters

The transcript introduces Don Quixote, a gentleman from La Mancha, who becomes obsessed with chivalric books, leading to his madness. He decides to become a knight-errant, preparing his armor and choosing a name for himself and his horse. He also selects a lady to love, embodying the ideals of chivalry.

What is the primary setting of Don Quixote's story?

• A mountain village

• A coastal town

• A village in La Mancha

• A bustling city

What items did Don Quixote keep in his house?

• A collection of rare coins

• A library of modern novels

• A lance, an old buckler, and a greyhound

• A collection of swords

Who were the members of Don Quixote's household?

• A wife and two children

• A group of servants

• His parents and siblings

• A housekeeper, a niece, and a lad

What was Don Quixote's age?

• Bordering on fifty

• In his thirties

• In his sixties

• In his forties

What did Don Quixote neglect due to his obsession with chivalric books?

• His family

• His health

• His field sports and property management

• His friendships

Which author's works did Don Quixote favor the most?

• Feliciano de Silva

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• William Shakespeare

• Miguel de Cervantes

What effect did the chivalric books have on Don Quixote's mental state?

• They made him more rational

• They caused him to lose his wits

• They improved his memory

• They made him more sociable

What did Don Quixote decide to do as a result of his obsession?

• Start a business

• Write his own book

• Travel the world as a knight-errant

• Become a farmer

How did Don Quixote prepare for his new role as a knight?

• He trained in sword fighting

• He bought new armor

• He cleaned and repaired his great-grandfather's armor

• He hired a squire

What name did Don Quixote give to his horse?

• Bucephalus

• Babieca

• Pegasus

• Rosinante