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Quiz about To Right the Unrightable Wrong
Quiz about To Right the Unrightable Wrong

To Right the Unrightable Wrong Quiz


For a musical built around foolhardy idealism to the point of ridiculousness, "Man of La Mancha" provided the idol to those who charge ahead despite the impossibility of the task set before them. What is madness after all?

A multiple-choice quiz by bmrsnr. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
bmrsnr
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
355,508
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
186
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Question 1 of 10
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? Hint


Question 2 of 10
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? Hint


Question 3 of 10
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? Hint


Question 4 of 10
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? Hint


Question 5 of 10
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? Hint


Question 6 of 10
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? Hint


Question 7 of 10
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? Hint


Question 8 of 10
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? Hint


Question 9 of 10
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? Hint


Question 10 of 10
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? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
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?

Answer: Being a poet

The Governor asks Cervantes what his specialty is, suggesting possibly a cut-purse or a highwayman. Cervantes replies, "Oh, nothing so interesting! I am a poet." To which the Governor mockingly replies, "They're putting men in prison for that?" Ultimately we learn that Cervantes also works as a tax collector and was put in the impossible position of having to put a lien on a Catholic church, and had been incarcerated to face a charge of heresy.
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?

Answer: As a play

Through the play, Cervantes introduces the court to and acts the part of Alsonso Quijana, an old and senile gentleman who is obsessed with reading, particularly books about knights and chivalry.
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?

Answer: A windmill

Don Quixote charges valiantly and is defeated soundly. The reason, he exclaims, is that he has not yet been dubbed a knight! A problem he intends to rectify immediately.
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?

Answer: Dulcinea

Don Quixote serenades her with the song of the same name. "I see heaven when I see thee" he exclaims along with other compliments of her beauty and grace. His serenading, however, exposes Alsonza to ridicule as the other residents of the "castle" proceed to echo Don Quixote's words in a highly mocking and sarcastic way.
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?

Answer: To account for the possibility that she can't read

We learn that not only can Aldonza not read but Sancho as well. The letter is a continuation of Don Quixote's admiration for Aldonza but she seems both perplexed and frustrated by Don Quixote's rose-colored view of her.
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?

Answer: The padre

The housemaid is concerned that the lady that Don Quixote is seeking may turn out to be her. Fermina and Dr. Carrasco are primarily concerned about how Alonso's behavior will affect their upcoming nuptials. The padre, however, is able to see through their false concern.
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?

Answer: A shaving basin

Indeed, the barber to whom the shaving basin belongs is quite perplexed by this turn of events but manages to get caught up in the excitement and hysteria that Quixote's discovery causes.
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?

Answer: To climb the unclimbable peak

After Quixote's song, an angry and impatient Pedro slaps Aldonza which prompts Don Quixote to defend her honor. What ensues is one of the funniest fight scenes in all of music theatre!
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?

Answer: Woeful

Quixote is pleased with the new name and can now leave the inn as he has promised to do. Shortly after leaving, he encounters a band of Gypsies who rob Quixote and Sancho of everything they own; they must therefore return to the inn yet again.
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?

Answer: "My name is Dulcinea"

Here, Cerventes's play ends and his fate with the other prisoners must be decided before he can face his real trial with the Spanish Inquisition. He is acquitted and his unfinished manuscript of 'Don Quixote de la Mancha" is returned to him.
Source: Author bmrsnr

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