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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do most of the remaining Saracens die?
(a) Hit by lightning
(b) Fall off a cliff
(c) By drowning
(d) Speared by Charlemagne

2. What does Charlemagne remove from Roland?
(a) Sword
(b) Armor
(c) Shoes
(d) Heart

3. What does Baligant promise to avenge?
(a) The insult to Saragossa
(b) Roland's death
(c) The loss of Marsile's hand
(d) Capture of Bromimonde

4. The Song of Roland is referred to as what type of poem?
(a) Edda
(b) Epic
(c) Lyrical
(d) Haiku

5. What happens to Ganelon after Charlemagne goes to help Roland?
(a) He is arrested
(b) He gets away
(c) He goes after Charlemagne
(d) He is killed

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Marsile present to his nephew?

2. Who tries to make peace between Roland and Oliver?

3. How does the poem refer to Blancandrin?

4. How many slain generals are blessed by Turpin?

5. What did Charlemagne do after hearing about Marsile's willingness to convert?

(see the answer key)

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