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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 is Don Antonio not pleased with the arrangement of Don Quixote going home?

2. After the feast at Camacho's house, where does Don Quixote want to go?

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

4. What are the omens Don Quixote perceives as meanings he will never meet Dulcinea?

5. Why do so many people in Barcelona know Don Quixote's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the humorous story of the braying town.

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

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

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

6. Discuss Quixote's last hours.

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

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

9. Why do the ten horsemen take Quixote and Sancho back to the castle of the Duke and Duchess?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a story that includes a long conversation between the housekeeper and the niece.

Essay Topic 2

Write an interview you might have with Don Quixote.

Essay Topic 3

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

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