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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Roland is intent on breaking what item?
(a) Hold of oncoming death
(b) Saracen's neck
(c) Sword
(d) Tree limb

2. Where does Roland go when death is near?
(a) To Oliver's side
(b) Toward the stream
(c) Grove of trees
(d) Galne

3. What does Turpin try to do before he collapses?
(a) Revive Roland
(b) Fetch water
(c) Pray
(d) Convert the remaining Saracens

4. Who steps forward to help Ganelon?
(a) Bavier
(b) Pinabel
(c) Theirry
(d) Naimon

5. What body part of Marsile's does Roland amputate?
(a) Foot
(b) Head
(c) Arm
(d) Hand

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is left to defend Charlemagne?

2. What animal is tied to Ganelon at this part in the story?

3. What had Roland predicted about his death?

4. Who comes to Roland at the end of this part of the poem?

5. What is the name of Oliver's sister?

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