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What region did Don Quixote live in?
What region did Don Quixote live in?
La Mancha
Don Quixote had this in his stew more often than lamb, indicating reduced circumstances.
Don Quixote had this in his stew more often than lamb, indicating reduced circumstances.
Beef
Food consumed ___ of Don Quixote's income.
Food consumed ___ of Don Quixote's income.
3/4
How old was Don Quixote?
How old was Don Quixote?
Don Quixote's housekeeper was past the age of ___ .
Don Quixote's housekeeper was past the age of ___ .
Don Quixote's niece was not yet age ____.
Don Quixote's niece was not yet age ____.
How does Cervantes describe Quixote's complexion?
How does Cervantes describe Quixote's complexion?
How does Cervantes describe Quixote's skin?
How does Cervantes describe Quixote's skin?
How does Cervantes describe Quixote's face?
How does Cervantes describe Quixote's face?
Did Don Quixote wake up early?
Did Don Quixote wake up early?
Quixote loved to _____ .
Quixote loved to _____ .
What was Quixote's original name?
What was Quixote's original name?
The topics of the books that Don Quixote read?
The topics of the books that Don Quixote read?
Don Quixote was so occupied with _____________ that he forgot about the hunt.
Don Quixote was so occupied with _____________ that he forgot about the hunt.
He tried to buy all the books he could by even selling portions of his ___________.
He tried to buy all the books he could by even selling portions of his ___________.
Don Quixote's favorite author because of the complexity and clarity of his prose?
Don Quixote's favorite author because of the complexity and clarity of his prose?
A knight in one of Feliciano de Silva's books; doesn't like his wounds?
A knight in one of Feliciano de Silva's books; doesn't like his wounds?
The book with which Don Quixote was fascinated?
The book with which Don Quixote was fascinated?
From where did the village priest graduate?
From where did the village priest graduate?
The two knights which Don Quixote was stuck on?
The two knights which Don Quixote was stuck on?
The name of the village barber?
The name of the village barber?
Master Nicolás believed him to be the greatest knight?
Master Nicolás believed him to be the greatest knight?
He was the brother of AmadÃs of Gaul, and was Master Nicolás' second favorite knight?
He was the brother of AmadÃs of Gaul, and was Master Nicolás' second favorite knight?
Nicknamed the Knight of the Blazing Sword?
Nicknamed the Knight of the Blazing Sword?
Historic figure from the 11th century who is now legend?
Historic figure from the 11th century who is now legend?
Killed enchanted Roland with Hercules' tactic?
Killed enchanted Roland with Hercules' tactic?
Site in the Pyrenees where Charlemagne's army fought?
Site in the Pyrenees where Charlemagne's army fought?
The giant Don Quixote liked because he was the only amiable giant?
The giant Don Quixote liked because he was the only amiable giant?
Admired him the most; emerged from the castle and robbed everyone?
Admired him the most; emerged from the castle and robbed everyone?
Traitor responsible for the defeat of Charlemagne's army?
Traitor responsible for the defeat of Charlemagne's army?
What Don Quixote wanted to become?
What Don Quixote wanted to become?
Don Quixote wanted to at least be king of this empire?
Don Quixote wanted to at least be king of this empire?
Don Quixote's first step of becoming a knight; washed his great grandfather's old _______________.
Don Quixote's first step of becoming a knight; washed his great grandfather's old _______________.
Don Quixote's helmet was not a full ___________ helmet.
Don Quixote's helmet was not a full ___________ helmet.
His horse's hooves had a lot of C_____________.
His horse's hooves had a lot of C_____________.
Latin for nothing but skin and bone; used to describe Don Quixote's horse?
Latin for nothing but skin and bone; used to describe Don Quixote's horse?
What Don Quixote named his horse?
What Don Quixote named his horse?
The first part of Don Quixote's horse's name means _______________ and the second part means ________________.
The first part of Don Quixote's horse's name means _______________ and the second part means ________________.
The section of armor that covers the thigh?
The section of armor that covers the thigh?
Don Quixote added 'of La Mancha' to his title because of this person's title?
Don Quixote added 'of La Mancha' to his title because of this person's title?
The giant Don Quixote dreamed of slaying and sending to his lady?
The giant Don Quixote dreamed of slaying and sending to his lady?
Attractive peasant girl who didn't know Don Quixote liked her?
Attractive peasant girl who didn't know Don Quixote liked her?
What Don Quixote called Aldonza Lorenzo?
What Don Quixote called Aldonza Lorenzo?
One morning before dawn on a hot morning in this month, Don Quixote left?
One morning before dawn on a hot morning in this month, Don Quixote left?
Did Don Quixote leave with his spear and shield on Rocinante without telling anyone?
Did Don Quixote leave with his spear and shield on Rocinante without telling anyone?
Don Quixote's first problem as a knight errant; he had not been D______________ a knight?
Don Quixote's first problem as a knight errant; he had not been D______________ a knight?
Word used to describe Don Quixote's arms; blank as in no arms and white?
Word used to describe Don Quixote's arms; blank as in no arms and white?
The name of the countryside Don Quixote is in?
The name of the countryside Don Quixote is in?
Some authors believe his first encounter was at P_____________ L______________ (others at the w___________).
Some authors believe his first encounter was at P_____________ L______________ (others at the w___________).
Don Quixote's first day was characterized by he and his horse going along until they were almost dead, until he saw an I________.
Don Quixote's first day was characterized by he and his horse going along until they were almost dead, until he saw an I________.
The women that Don Quixote thought were maidens were actually P_______________?
The women that Don Quixote thought were maidens were actually P_______________?
Don Quixote believed the inn was a C______________ with four silver spires?
Don Quixote believed the inn was a C______________ with four silver spires?
When Don Quixote arrived at the 'castle' he waited for a D____________ to signal that a knight had arrived?
When Don Quixote arrived at the 'castle' he waited for a D____________ to signal that a knight had arrived?
A S_______________ was driving his pigs and blew his horn for the pigs?
A S_______________ was driving his pigs and blew his horn for the pigs?
The prostitutes laughed at Don Quixote because he called them M____________________?
The prostitutes laughed at Don Quixote because he called them M____________________?
The innkeeper was a _________ and therefore peaceable man?
The innkeeper was a _________ and therefore peaceable man?
What Don Quixote referred to the innkeeper as?
What Don Quixote referred to the innkeeper as?
Don Quixote thought the innkeeper was the ___________________?
Don Quixote thought the innkeeper was the ___________________?
Where was the Andalusian innkeeper from?
Where was the Andalusian innkeeper from?
Did the inn have a bed for Don Quixote?
Did the inn have a bed for Don Quixote?
Don Quixote was going to stand _______________ his night at the inn?
Don Quixote was going to stand _______________ his night at the inn?
When Don Quixote dismounted his horse, did he do so with ease?
When Don Quixote dismounted his horse, did he do so with ease?
Did the innkeeper find Don Quixote's horse as good as he said it was?
Did the innkeeper find Don Quixote's horse as good as he said it was?
The maidens were unable to remove all of his armor including the gorgets and his H____________?
The maidens were unable to remove all of his armor including the gorgets and his H____________?
Don Quixote's over-exaggerated description of his H_____________ made the innkeeper suspicious of insanity?
Don Quixote's over-exaggerated description of his H_____________ made the innkeeper suspicious of insanity?
To complement the ladies, Don Quixote quotes a ballad about L____________________?
To complement the ladies, Don Quixote quotes a ballad about L____________________?
Did Don Quixote want to reveal his name to the prostitutes?
Did Don Quixote want to reveal his name to the prostitutes?
What did the women feed Don Quixote?
What did the women feed Don Quixote?
Silver coins no longer in use; roughly 34 MaravedÃs or 1/4 of a peseta?
Silver coins no longer in use; roughly 34 MaravedÃs or 1/4 of a peseta?
Was Don Quixote's cod poorly prepared?
Was Don Quixote's cod poorly prepared?
Don Quixote struggled to eat because of his V_______________?
Don Quixote struggled to eat because of his V_______________?
The innkeeper hollowed out a R_________ so that Don Quixote could drink wine?
The innkeeper hollowed out a R_________ so that Don Quixote could drink wine?
When the swineherder returned and blew his reed pipe, Don Quixote believed that he was at a famous palace and they were entertaining him with _______________________.
When the swineherder returned and blew his reed pipe, Don Quixote believed that he was at a famous palace and they were entertaining him with _______________________.
Not being ___________ a knight troubled Don Quixote the most?
Not being ___________ a knight troubled Don Quixote the most?
Don Quixote gets on his knees in the stables and pleads the innkeeper to dub him a knight. He would stand ______________ over his armor tonight?
Don Quixote gets on his knees in the stables and pleads the innkeeper to dub him a knight. He would stand ______________ over his armor tonight?
Don Quixote's request that the innkeeper _____ him a knight confirmed the innkeeper's suspicions of insanity?
Don Quixote's request that the innkeeper _____ him a knight confirmed the innkeeper's suspicions of insanity?
The Percheles in Málaga, the Islas of Riarán, the Compás in Sevilla, the Azoguejo of Segovia, the Olivera of Valencia, the Rondilla in Granada, the coast of Sanlúcar, the Porto in Córdoba, and the Ventillas in Toledo were all famous ___________________ haunts?
The Percheles in Málaga, the Islas of Riarán, the Compás in Sevilla, the Azoguejo of Segovia, the Olivera of Valencia, the Rondilla in Granada, the coast of Sanlúcar, the Porto in Córdoba, and the Ventillas in Toledo were all famous ___________________ haunts?
The innkeeper made up a past involving his fake journeys and how he came to be known in every court and T_____________ of Spain?
The innkeeper made up a past involving his fake journeys and how he came to be known in every court and T_____________ of Spain?
Don Quixote would hold his vigil in the __________________ of the 'castle'?
Don Quixote would hold his vigil in the __________________ of the 'castle'?
Copper coin; half a maravedÃ?
Copper coin; half a maravedÃ?
Don Quixote didn't carry money because none of the K_________________ E____________ he read about mentioned money?
Don Quixote didn't carry money because none of the K_________________ E____________ he read about mentioned money?
Knights Errant carried money, clothes, and U______________ to heal themselves?
Knights Errant carried money, clothes, and U______________ to heal themselves?
Don Quixote placed his armor on a T___________ next to a well?
Don Quixote placed his armor on a T___________ next to a well?
Everyone could see what Don Quixote was doing because the M___________ was bright?
Everyone could see what Don Quixote was doing because the M___________ was bright?
When the first muledriver tried to move Don Quixote's armor, he hit him with his L__________________ on the head?
When the first muledriver tried to move Don Quixote's armor, he hit him with his L__________________ on the head?
Before hitting the first muledriver, Don Quixote turned to _______________ and asked his lady Dulcinea to help him?
Before hitting the first muledriver, Don Quixote turned to _______________ and asked his lady Dulcinea to help him?
How many pieces did Don Quixote crack the head of the second muledriver into?
How many pieces did Don Quixote crack the head of the second muledriver into?
Don Quixote found strength in talking to his L_______________ D____________________?
Don Quixote found strength in talking to his L_______________ D____________________?
The other guests at the inn hurled S__________________ at Don Quixote?
The other guests at the inn hurled S__________________ at Don Quixote?
Don Quixote said something so powerful that they stopped throwing stones at him, and he resumed his vigil, but the innkeeper decided to _____ him a knight early?
Don Quixote said something so powerful that they stopped throwing stones at him, and he resumed his vigil, but the innkeeper decided to _____ him a knight early?
One is dubbed a knight by being struck on the N_________ and S__________________?
One is dubbed a knight by being struck on the N_________ and S__________________?
How many hours did the innkeeper say vigil needed to be held?
How many hours did the innkeeper say vigil needed to be held?
How many hours did Don Quixote stand vigil?
How many hours did Don Quixote stand vigil?
The innkeeper read from a book meant for keeping track of hay given to M____________________ to murmur a prayer?
The innkeeper read from a book meant for keeping track of hay given to M____________________ to murmur a prayer?
The innkeeper struck Don Quixote in the neck with his __________ and on the shoulders with his S____________?
The innkeeper struck Don Quixote in the neck with his __________ and on the shoulders with his S____________?
The prostitute that gave Don Quixote his sword was named T____________________?
The prostitute that gave Don Quixote his sword was named T____________________?
The daughter of a C________________ was from T_____________?
The daughter of a C________________ was from T_____________?
The other prostitute was named M_________________, was the daughter of a M________________?
The other prostitute was named M_________________, was the daughter of a M________________?
How many hours early did Don Quixote leave?
How many hours early did Don Quixote leave?
Did Don Quixote have to pay for his stay?
Did Don Quixote have to pay for his stay?
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Study Notes
Characters and Setting
- Don Quixote resides in the region of La Mancha.
- He is 50 years old and has a housekeeper over 40 and a niece who is under 20.
- Don Quixote has a weathered, scrawny, and gaunt appearance, indicating his poor condition.
Lifestyle and Interests
- Food consumes three-quarters of Don Quixote's income, with beef more common in his stew.
- He loves hunting but becomes so engrossed in reading that he neglects hunting and managing his estate.
- His obsession with chivalric novels leads him to believe in fantastical tales of battles and love.
Literary Influences
- Don Quixote's favorite author is Feliciano de Silva, known for his intricate prose.
- He admires knights like AmadÃs of Gaul and Don Galaor from his readings.
Armor and Steed
- Don Quixote's quest begins with washing and repurposing his great-grandfather’s old armor.
- His horse, Rocinante, is described metaphorically as "nothing but skin and bone," lacking strength.
- He names his horse Rocinante—'rocÃn' means a nag, and 'ante' refers to 'before' in Spanish.
Quest for Knighthood
- Don Quixote aspires to become a knight-errant, righting wrongs and seeking fame.
- He leaves on a hot July morning without informing anyone and seeks to be dubbed a knight.
Encounters During the Journey
- Don Quixote’s initial encounters include seeing an inn, which he imagines as a grand castle with maidens, but they are actually prostitutes.
- The innkeeper, a fat but peaceable man, treats Don Quixote with a mix of bemusement and leniency.
- Don Quixote believes a swineherd's horn is a noble signal of his arrival.
Insanity and Delusions
- Don Quixote is troubled by the absence of a formal knighthood, believing his absence of a title belittles his adventures.
- He insists to the innkeeper that he be dubbed a knight, further confirming suspicions of his insanity.
The Vigil and Knighthood Ceremony
- He holds a vigil in the "courtyard" of the inn, praying to Lady Dulcinea for strength.
- The innkeeper agrees to dub him a knight after halting a mock battle with muledrivers who throw stones at him.
Quest and Aspirations
- Don Quixote dreams of noble deeds without the need for money, inspired by the ideals of knighthood he reads about.
- He faces a comical but earnest challenge to prove his valor, culminating in his self-image as a noble knight despite the absurdity around him.
Other Noteworthy Elements
- The theme of mistaken identities runs throughout the narratives, illustrated by misinterpretations of characters like the maidens.
- Social commentary is woven through the humorous interactions, highlighting the disparity between Don Quixote's ideals and the harsh reality he faces.
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