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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these characteristics regarding Charlemagne is not among those listed by Ganelon?
(a) Valor
(b) Goodness
(c) Grace
(d) Chivalry

2. The poem states that Charlemagne holds no man in...
(a) Gratitude
(b) Terror
(c) Anger
(d) Contempt

3. The gift is worth more than what amount of money?
(a) 500 pounds
(b) 2,000 dollars
(c) 300 Pesos
(d) 1,000 francs

4. What color were the feathers on Marsile's dart?
(a) White
(b) Gold
(c) Black
(d) Red

5. Oliver tells Roland that he has been...
(a) Reckless
(b) Foolish
(c) Superior
(d) Proud

6. To whom does Charlemagne turn to for counsel?
(a) Archbishop
(b) Baron
(c) Father
(d) Priest

7. Which animal was tethered with a leash?
(a) Bear
(b) Greyhound
(c) Hawk
(d) Lion

8. How does the poem refer to Blancandrin?
(a) Greedy
(b) Warrior
(c) Pagan
(d) Monster

9. Who is referred to as Charlemagne's henchman?
(a) Basilie
(b) Roland
(c) Oliver
(d) Turpin

10. What is the period of history called in which the story takes place?
(a) Reconstructionist
(b) Medieval
(c) Renaissance
(d) Dark Ages

11. How does Charlemagne refer to Ganelon?
(a) Evil doer
(b) Traitorous fool
(c) Soulless mercenary
(d) Devil incarnate

12. Who is the ruler of the region?
(a) Roland
(b) Olivier
(c) Marsile
(d) Marseilles

13. The soldiers equated the plague as:
(a) The end of time
(b) God's wrath
(c) A harbinger of doom
(d) Marsile's evil curse

14. What is the name of Ganelon's horse?
(a) Tachebrun
(b) Murgles
(c) Excalibur
(d) Trigger

15. Ganelon tells Charlemagne that Marsile's traitorous men met with what fate?
(a) They drowned
(b) They were captured
(c) They were killed by hounds
(d) They were

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hostages will be presented?

2. What item(s) does Ganelon give to Charlemagne?

3. Who/what is Murgles?

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

5. Where does Charlemagne leave Roland?

(see the answer keys)

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