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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 arrangements had the Duke made regarding the duel?

2. What is the point of the Countess of Trifaldi's story?

3. What is the moral of the story of the braying town going to war with its neighbors?

4. What happens as they ride up to meet a Duchess and a Duke?

5. What does Don Quixote want Sancho to do before he leaves to become a governor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sancho shocked by the message of Death on the huge wagon of white-clad penitents?

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

3. Discuss Quixote's last hours.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What happens when Don Quixote attempts to take matters into his own hands to finish Sancho's thrashing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on kindness to handicapped people.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write a paper about a favorite knight such as Sir Lancelot or Sir Galahad.

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