Miguel de Cervantes
Don Quixote is often called one of the first modern novels. This topic is part of Authors within Arts & Culture. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
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Miguel de Cervantes trivia questions
Miguel de Cervantes wrote which famous novel?
Answer: Don Quixote
Bonus fact: Don Quixote is often called one of the first modern novels.
Cervantes wrote in which language?
Answer: Spanish
Bonus fact: He is one of the central figures of Spanish literature.
What is Don Quixote famously attacking when he mistakes them for giants?
Answer: Windmills
Bonus fact: The episode became shorthand for fighting imaginary enemies.
The two canonical parts of Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote first appeared in which years?
Answer: 1605 and 1615
Bonus fact: The first part was printed by Juan de la Cuesta, and the second part appeared ten years later.
Who wrote Don Quixote?
Answer: Miguel de Cervantes
Bonus fact: Cervantes published the novel in two parts.