The Song of Roland | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Part 1

1. According to part one, what is Roland's role in the Song of Roland?

2. Which city remains the property of another King? Which King is it?

3. What is the supposed reason that the city remains under the rule of another king?

4. If the king chooses to worship another religion, what are his beliefs? To whom does the king turn?

Short Essay Question - Part 2

5. What is Marsile's attitude toward Charlemagne? How will the King approach his rival?

6. Why does...
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