Don Quixote Flashcard ch. 3

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What is a squire?

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A squire is a young servant or assistant to a knight, who helps the knight and learns about knighthood.

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What does it mean to be a knight?

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A knight is a person who served as a mounted soldier in the past, often sworn to protect the king and uphold chivalry.

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What is chivalry?

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Chivalry is a code of conduct associated with the medieval institution of knighthood, emphasizing bravery, honor, and respect for women.

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Who are Don Quixote's two good friends?

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A village priest and a village barber.

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What does Don Quixote lack at the beginning of chapter 3?

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He lacks money.

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Why does the rich farmer hit the boy?

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Because the boy did not do his job of tending the sheep right.

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What does the innkeeper suggest Don Quixote get?

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A squire to be a companion and helper.

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What do Don Quixote's friends tell him when he wakes up?

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A king wants to speak to Don Quixote.

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What is the significance of Don Quixote's quest?

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Don Quixote's quest represents the pursuit of ideals and the struggle between reality and imagination.

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What is the role of imagination in Don Quixote's character?

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Imagination drives Don Quixote to see the world differently, often leading him to misinterpret reality.