This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3 | Part 2, Chapter 4 | Part 2, Chapter 5 | Part 2, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The niece, the housekeeper, the curate and the barber all agree on what as the cause of Don Quixote's madness?
(a) His vast collection of books
(b) The cheap wine he has been drinking
(c) His extreme old age
(d) His poor diet

2. During the visit of the curate and the barber, why is there a commotion outside Don Quixote's door?
(a) The innkeeper has come to try and collect his money.
(b) Don Quixote's horse has come into the house.
(c) The women are trying to prevent Sancho Panza from entering.
(d) The village people have come, uspet about the latest book.

3. What is the story of the mule driver with the beautiful voice?
(a) He is a prince who has fallen in love with a commoner.
(b) He is the son of a wealthy man who is in love with the judge's daughter.
(c) He is a poor poy who is pining away for love of clara.
(d) He is one of the escaped criminals the king is looking for.

4. What coincidence does Cervantes use to untangle some of the plot in Chapter 36?
(a) Cardenio finds Lucinda hiding in the stable.
(b) Lucinda and Don Fernando show up at the inn.
(c) Don Quixote comes to his senses and decides to go home.
(d) Don Fernando is attacked by highwaymen and brought to the inn.

5. What is the giant that Don Quixote attacks in his sleep?
(a) The inn's windmill
(b) Pumpkins stacked in a corner
(c) The pillows on his bed
(d) Expensive wineskins filled with wine