Understanding 'Don Quixote' Themes and Characters

The video discusses Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, highlighting its significance as the first modern novel. The speaker shares their reading experience, breaking the book into manageable sections and using a Goodreads group for support. Part One is praised for its humor and adventure, while Part Two is critiqued for its tone. The speaker plans to apply similar reading strategies to other intimidating classics, like Russian literature.

Who is the author of 'Don Quixote'?

• Fyodor Dostoevsky

• Leo Tolstoy

• Edith Grossman

• Miguel de Cervantes

In which century was 'Don Quixote' written?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 16th century

• 15th century

How many parts does 'Don Quixote' have?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

Who translated the edition of 'Don Quixote' mentioned in the video?

• Pablo Neruda

• Jorge Luis Borges

• Gabriel Garcia Marquez

• Edith Grossman

What initially intimidated the narrator about reading 'Don Quixote'?

• The author

• The language

• The length

• The genre

What strategy did the narrator use to read 'Don Quixote'?

• Reading 100 pages a day

• Reading 50 pages a day

• Reading 10 pages a day

• Reading 30 pages a day

What online platform did the narrator use to create a reading group?

• Twitter

• Instagram

• Goodreads

• Facebook

Who is Don Quixote's squire?

• Sancho Panza

• Rocinante

• Cide Hamete

• Dulcinea

What does Don Quixote aspire to become?

• A king

• A knight

• A poet

• A farmer

What is the main theme of 'Don Quixote'?

• Historical fiction

• Parody of knighthood

• Adventure

• Romance