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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a scheme to poke fun at Don Quixote and Sancho, who makes an appearance?
(a) The eccliastic dressed as an avenging angel
(b) An actor dressed as the Devil
(c) A milkmaid dressed as the Lady Dulcinea
(d) A cow saddled like a knight's steed

2. What are the omens Don Quixote perceives as meanings he will never meet Dulcinea?
(a) A box full of crickets and a black cat
(b) A falling star and a blood red moon
(c) The words of a boy and a hare under Dapple
(d) Dark clouds and spotted goats

3. How does Quixote continue his tradition of siding with the underdog?
(a) He helps Quiteria escape.
(b) He champions Basilio.
(c) He avenges the peasants.
(d) He teaches the students about knighthood.

4. Who challenges Don Quixote and defeats him?
(a) The Knight of the Mirrors
(b) The giant of Algiers
(c) The captain of the guard
(d) The Knight of the White Moon

5. Why does Don Quixote go to Barcelona instead of Saragossa?
(a) Don Jeronimo and Don Juan are going to Barcelona.
(b) The Saragossa tournament has been canceled.
(c) He resolves to go to Barcelona just to discredit the Benengeli history.
(d) Barcelona is closer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the man with the ape know the names of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza?

2. Why do Don Quixote and Sancho believe the outlandish tale?

3. What is a goal of Sancho as he assumes his governorship of his island?

4. Who is the mysterious Knight of the White Moon?

5. Where are Quixote and Sancho taken by the ten horsemen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the humorous story of the braying town.

2. What second encounter with livestock happens to the Don and Sancho before they are arrested by the ten horsemen?

3. What is the finish to the story of the Countess Trifaldi?

4. Discuss Quixote's last hours.

5. What dramatic event happens at the wedding of Quiteria the Fair to Camacho the Rich?

6. What elaborate set-up does Don Antonio Moreno arrange to have fun with Don Quixote and Sancho?

7. Explain why Sancho is conscience stricken after Don Quixote's return from the cave of Montesinos.

8. Describe Don Quixote's emotional state as he returns to his home.

9. Why is Don Antonio disappointed that Quixote and Sancho are returning home?

10. How does Sancho show his ignorance upon entering the castle of the Duchess and the Duke?

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