What do you think Don Quixote's adventure is going to be about?

Does the main character remind you of anyone? Who and why?

Write numbers from 1 to 5 in the blanks to arrange the events from the story in the right order.

Don Quixote saw a horseman who was wearing something glittery. _______________

Mr Quixana found some armour, a helmet and a lance in his store. _______________

Mr Quixana wanted to become a knight. _______________

Mr Quixana gave himself a new title. _______________

Don Quixote looked for a squire. _______________

Choose the right answer.

1. Mr Quixana was famous throughout the world because
   1. he was gentle and kind.
   2. he did not work much.
   3. he did many strange things.
2. Mr Quixana forgot himself sometimes because
   1. he was getting quite old.
   2. he read all day and night.
   3. he was busy taking care of his dogs and horse.
3. Mr Quixana's biggest need after he decided to become a knight was
   1. a new title.
   2. someone to attend to him.
   3. a protective armour.

This gentleman had so many odd ways and did so many strange things that he not only amused his neighbours and distressed his friends, but made himself famous throughout the world.

1. Who is 'this gentleman'?
2. Which word in these lines means the same as 'peculiar'?
3. What is the main reason for friends and neighbours finding him amusing and distressing? Why?