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1. This masterpiece of Spanish Literature was written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, the hero of the battle of Lepanto, who lost a hand in that battle. This is the story of a gentleman, Alonso Quijano, who, after reading many books on knights conquering dungeons and castles, goes out in the world to do the same, seeing what is not there, taking ridiculous situations and converting them into glorious deeds.
What is the name of this masterpiece?
2. This anonymous piece of literature is about the life and heroic deeds of a hero born in Burgos, Spain, in the 11th century, who was in the service of Prince Sancho under King Fernando el Grande. He fought the North African Muslims, the Moors, who invaded Spain and remained in the country for eight centuries until 1492 when the last king was expelled. This hero's wife was called Dona Ximena and there is a film about this real life hero. What is the name of this epic poem?
3. Lope de Vega is probably the greatest writer of Spain's Golden Age. He wrote numerous plays, poems and sonnets. One of his best known plays is about a real life event in a small town, where a commander abuses the people who live in this town. The people, tired of the mistreatment and abuse of this man, get together and kill him. When the magistrate arrives in the town to investigate the murder, no one tells what really happened, even under torture. What is this play's name?
4. Calderon de la Barca, a very prolific writer, left us a novel about a farmer, Pedro Crespo, whose guest, Captain Alvaro de Ataide, takes advantage of Pedro's beautiful daughter, Isabel. When the father tries to convince the captain to marry his daughter, the captain refuses because the girl is of a lower social class. Then, Don Pedro, who has a position in the city government, judges and executes the captain. How did Calderon call this novel about honor and justice?
5. "Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea", a play by Fernando de Rojas, is the story of two lovers who use an intermediary who gets them together and facilitates their love meetings. It is classified as a "tragicomedia" (tragedy/comedy) because although it has comic situations, it has a tragic ending. This play is more commonly known by what name?
6. This novel is anonymous, perhaps because the author did not want to get in trouble with the Inquisition. The story deals with a boy whose mother cannot support him, as his father is imprisoned, so she gives the boy to a beggar who takes the boy as an apprentice. Do you know the name of this novel?
7. Benito Pérez Galdós is considered the greatest novelist of Spanish Literature since Cervantes. He wrote over 60 novels of quality. This one is about two cousins who intended to marry as it is the wish of their parents. When they meet, they like each other and accept the marriage, but it never takes place because the groom is an atheist and his lack of faith causes many unfortunate situations.
How is this novel called?
8. Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer wrote a collection of romantic poems and short stories during Spain's Romantic Period. This collection includes his most famous poem which starts "Volveran las oscuras golondrinas..." and also the short stories "El Claro de Luna" and "El Miserere". They have been published together - do you know the name of this collection of poems and short stories from the Romantic period?
9. Miguel de Unamuno, a member of what is called "The Generation of '98", wrote novels, plays, poetry and philosophical essays. This novel is one of his most touching novels about love and maternity and also about repressed romantic love. The main character is called Gertrudis. What is the name of the novel?
10. Federico Garcia Lorca, the most important poet and play writer of the 20th century according to many, who was killed by the Nationalists Forces during Spain's Civil War, wrote a collection of poems called "Romancero Gitano". One of these poems tells about a young woman the author "took to the river thinking she was a virgin" but she had a husband. What is the name of this poem?
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