Adventures of Don Quixote-Chapters 18-20

Front

What does Don Quixote mean when he thinks his life is 'too soft'?

Back

He means it is too easy and he is not being challenged.

Front

What happens to Sancho after he leaves the 'island'? How does he reunite with Don Quixote?

Back

Sancho and the donkey fall into a deep cave and cannot get out; Don happens to be out riding and hears Sancho calling for help; he rescues Sancho and the donkey.

Front

What term would you use to describe Don's choice to die rather than declare another woman more beautiful than Dulcinea?

Back

quixotic

Front

What convinces Don Quixote that Sancho is alive in the cave?

Back

Sancho's donkey brays and Don Quixote recognizes the bray as belonging to Sancho's donkey.

Front

What happens in the duel between Don Quixote and the Knight of the White moon?

Back

Don Quixote loses the duel and the Knight of the White moon asks him to confess and he refuses to do so and is ready to die.

Front

Define 'quixotic'.

Back

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Front

Who is Dulcinea in Don Quixote's life?

Back

Dulcinea is the lady whom Don Quixote loves and idealizes, representing his chivalric ideals.

Front

What is the significance of Sancho Panza in the story?

Back

Sancho Panza serves as Don Quixote's loyal squire, providing comic relief and a contrast to Don Quixote's lofty ideals.

Front

What does the term 'chivalry' mean in the context of Don Quixote?

Back

Chivalry refers to the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code, which Don Quixote seeks to embody.

Front

How does Don Quixote's perception of reality differ from that of others?

Back

Don Quixote often confuses reality with his fantasies, seeing windmills as giants and inns as castles.