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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Oliver's sword?
(a) Escababi
(b) Murgles
(c) Halteclere
(d) Alphaien

2. How long has Charlemagne been at war?
(a) 10 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 4 years
(d) 7 years

3. Who is Aelroth?
(a) Marsile's nephew
(b) Oliver's brother
(c) A pagan lookout
(d) Marsile's brother

4. How does Roland repay Grandoine?
(a) Has him sent to the gallows
(b) Cuts off his head
(c) Chases him out of the valley
(d) Pays him in gold

5. Out of what material is Ganelon's cloak made?
(a) Deer skin
(b) Wool
(c) Nylon
(d) Sable

Short Answer Questions

1. Marsile believes that Charlemagne will grow...

2. Where did the messengers sleep?

3. According to Ganelon, Marsile begs Charlemagne to save who?

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

5. Which of these characteristics regarding Charlemagne is not among those listed by Ganelon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Charlemagne chooses two new generals to be at his side in battle. Who do the generals replace and what do they symbolize?

2. What major events cause Marsile and many other Saracens to flee the battle even though they are winning against the French?

3. What is Charlemagne's reaction when he hears Roland's second call? What does Charlemagne request of his men?

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

5. Oliver goes ahead to act as look out. What does Oliver see and how does it affect the French soldiers' plans?

6. Roland's opinion of Turpin changes during the battle. What has Roland discovered?

7. Where does Charlemagne find Roland? What is unusual about Roland's body?

8. Why does Marsile ask his counselors for help? Who comes up with a plan?

9. Who was Siglorel and why was he important to Archbishop Turpin?

10. How do Marsile's messengers intend to deceive Charlemagne? Why do they think the Emperor will fall for it?

(see the answer keys)

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