Dom Quixote Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who is the author of Don Quixote?
Miguel de Cervantes
What is the full title of Don Quixote?
The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
In which year was the first part of Don Quixote published?
1605
What is the main theme of Don Quixote?
The conflict between reality and illusion
True or False: Don Quixote is a knight-errant.
True
Fill in the blank: Don Quixote’s real name is ______.
Alonso Quixano
Who is Don Quixote’s loyal squire?
Sancho Panza
What motivates Don Quixote to become a knight?
His reading of chivalric romances
What type of narrative style is used in Don Quixote?
A mix of realism and fantasy
Name one of the famous adventures of Don Quixote.
The battle with windmills
What does Don Quixote mistake windmills for?
Giants
True or False: Don Quixote is set in the 19th century.
False
What is the significance of Dulcinea del Toboso in Don Quixote’s life?
She is his imagined lady love.
What literary genre does Don Quixote primarily belong to?
Novel
Who is the character that represents realism in contrast to Don Quixote?
Sancho Panza
What is the name of the inn Don Quixote frequently visits?
The Inn of the Knights
Fill in the blank: Don Quixote’s adventures often lead to ______ moments of humor.
absurd
What impact did Don Quixote have on literature?
It is considered one of the first modern novels.
Who is the character that often criticizes Don Quixote’s actions?
The Barber
What does Don Quixote believe is his duty as a knight?
To revive chivalry and protect the helpless.
True or False: Don Quixote is a static character throughout the novel.
False
What is the narrative technique used in Don Quixote that allows for multiple viewpoints?
Frame story
What does the character of Rocinante represent?
Don Quixote’s noble steed and his ideals.
Fill in the blank: The second part of Don Quixote was published in ______.
1615
