The Song of Roland Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1

1. What is the period of history called in which the story takes place?

Medieval

2. What country is the poem written about?

France

3. What is another name for Charlemagne?

Charles

4. With which country is Charlemagne at war?

Spain

5. How long has Charlemagne been at war?

7 years

6. What region remains beyond Charlemagne's grasp?

Saragossa

7. Who is the ruler of the region?

Marsile

8. What is a Saracen?

Muslim

9. This stanza predicts:

Defeat

10. The poem does not address which of the following:

Corruption

11. What is Roland's position?

Warrior

12. The Song of Roland is referred to as what type of poem?

Epic

Part 2

1. Marsile is concerned about his lack of what item?

Army

2. Blancandrin is described as:

Wise and gallant

3. What material did the people use to create Marsile's throne?

Mable

4. Which of the...
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