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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. What is the dilemma of the steward?
(a) He is supposed to help Sancho but he wants to be the governor himself.
(b) He thinks Sancho is crazy and he can get rich by using him.
(c) He is supposed to destroy Sancho but he sees the good Sancho is doing.
(d) He likes Sancho and does not want to go back to the castle.

2. How does Sancho perform as the new governor?
(a) He cannot think of any appropriate proverbs.
(b) He tears his new suit.
(c) He makes many bumbling mistakes.
(d) His common sense astonishes everyone.

3. What is a result of Sancho Panza's replying to the ecclesiastic in proverbs?
(a) Quixote rebukes Sancho again for his provencial speech.
(b) The Duchess is thrilled that the eccliastic show Sancho up.
(c) The eccliastic takes notes for a sermon.
(d) The Duke considers that Sancho might make a good governor.

4. 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) Dark clouds and spotted goats
(d) The words of a boy and a hare under Dapple

5. Who is the unexpected pleasure for Don Quixote in Don Diego's house?
(a) Don Lorenzo, Don Diego's poet son
(b) Don Diego's young wife
(c) Don Diego's beautiful daughter
(d) Don Diego's personal chef

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sage thing does Sancho say that astonishes Don Quixote?

3. What is the discussion about between Don Diego and Don Quixote?

4. Who do they meet at the inn who is mentioned in the false book about Don Quixote?

5. What plot does the Duchess hatch against Sancho?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the humorous story of the braying town.

3. What advice does Don Quixote send Sancho in a letter?

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

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

6. What happens on the River Ebro?

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

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

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

10. What event causes Don Diego to invite Don Quixote and Sancho to his house?

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