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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. What delights Sancho at the wedding?

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

3. What is a result of Sancho Panza's replying to the ecclesiastic in proverbs?

4. Why do Don Quixote and Sancho believe the outlandish tale?

5. How does Sancho come across as he takes charge of his isle?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the humorous story of the braying town.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a story about the curate of La Mancha who keeps some of Quixote's books and reads them in private.

Essay Topic 2

Write a story where the Duke and Duchess set up a trick on Sancho that backfires on them.

Essay Topic 3

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

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