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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. Finally, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza are invited to a real castle. Who invites them?

2. What strange thing does the bandit, Roque Guinart ,do after his men bring in a group of travelers?

3. What does Quixote do when Sancho must leave to assume his governorship?

4. Why does Tosilos reveal himself at the duel?

5. What ignoble disaster befalls Don Quixote and Sancho out in the countryside?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. On the way to the wedding of Quiteria the Fair to Camacho the Rich, why does Quixote scold Sancho?

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

4. In a kind of switch, what is Don Quixote's reaction to Sancho's belief about the ride on the wooden flying horse?

5. In spite of the set up of Sancho as governor of the island of Barataria, how does he do as a governor?

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

7. What happens when Don Quixote is finally defeated by another knight who orders him to return to La Mancha.

8. Highlight Don Quixote's advice to Sancho before he leaves to become governor.

9. Discuss Quixote's last hours.

10. How does Sancho respond to more problems presented to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a narrative poem about Don Quixote finally seeing Lady Dulcinea.

Essay Topic 2

Write a romance you think Cervantes might include in his novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on windmills.

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