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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Don Quixote go to Barcelona instead of Saragossa?

2. What happens to the boat Sancho and Quixote expropriate on the river?

3. What is the surprise plot twist as Don Quixote lays on his deathbed?

4. Who does Sancho get into an argument with about waiting women?

5. Who is the unexpected pleasure for Don Quixote in Don Diego's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the irony of Sancho's eating habits as governor of the island of Barataria.

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

3. What causes Don Quixote and Sancho to leave the young shepherdesses they had promised to champion?

4. Why is Sancho shocked by the message of Death on the huge wagon of white-clad penitents?

5. What happens on the River Ebro?

6. How does the Duchess use her conversation with Sancho Panza?

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

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

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

10. Describe the last bit of fun the castle servants are allowed to have with Don Quixote and Sancho before they leave.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about what you would have been in the days of knights errant.

Essay Topic 2

Write an account of Sampson's training to become the Knight of the White Moon.

Essay Topic 3

Write a story that is a conversation between Rocinante and Dapple.

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