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1. In the opening scene of the musical, we learn that Don Miguel de Cervantes and his manservant have been imprisoned by the Spanish Inquisition. What "crime" does the Governor initially suppose had been the reason for Cervantes's incarceration?
2. "Well, let's get on with the trial!" the Governor exclaims. Following typical Inquisition prison protocol, Cervantes is to be put through a trial that he will most surely lose. Cervantes petitions to be allowed to present his defense in what unconventional manner?
3. As the character of Don Quixote emerges, he and his squire Sancho are adventuring through the countryside when Don Quixote encounters a giant. Sancho attempts to explain, in vain, to his master that he is in fact preparing to attack what?
4. During their travels, Don Quixote and Sancho happen upon a "castle." After seeking refuge there, Don Quixote meets Aldonza who appears to be a less than virtuous woman. Don Quixote is immediately taken with her to the point that he is unable or unwilling to call her by her name. What does he call her instead?
5. Don Quixote wishes to send a missive to his lady and employs Sancho as the deliveryman. Before he sends Sancho, however, Don Quixote has him commit the letter to memory. Why does Don Quixote do this?
6. Meanwhile, back at Don Quixote/Alonso Quijana's home, concern is growing over Quijana's elaborate and strange behavior. The concern, it turns out, is not so much for Alonso as it is for those who ironically sing "I'm only thinking of him." Which of the characters that sing the song is the only one who genuinely cares for Quijana and his well-being and not how his actions will reflect on them?
7. Dr. Carrasco and the Priest find Quixote/Quijana and attempt to persuade him to abandon his mad quest. Quixote, however is distracted by his discovery of an artifact of historic significance, the Golden Helmet of Mambrino! In reality, however, the golden helmet is actually what?
8. Aldonza's frustration at Don Quixote's odd behavior eventually turns to curiosity and Don Quixote sings "The Impossible Dream" to explain why he does what he does. Which of the feats listed below is not one of the "impossible" tasks that Don Quixote sings about?
9. The innkeeper has finally had it with Don Quixote and his antics and has demanded that he and Sancho leave. Before he leaves, though, Quixote reminds the innkeeper of a previous promise to make Quixote a knight. As part of the knighting ceremony. The innkeeper gives Quixote a new name: Knight of the ___________ Countenance. What's the missing word?
10. Through deception and maneuvering, Carrasco is able to find and ultimately defeat Quixote (Quijana) after which Quijana's health begins to decline rapidly. Aldonza has become the last person to still believe in the idea of Don Quixote. Sancho calls her by name and tries to reason with her. How does Aldonza reply?
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