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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the messengers sleep?

2. What country is the poem written about?

3. Which animal was tethered with a leash?

4. The soldiers equated the plague as:

5. What sign of peace will go with Marsile's people?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Oliver and what is the result of the conflict? How does Roland react?

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

3. What was Oliver using to fight long after it was broken? Why did Oliver not use another implement?

4. What happens when the French arrive in Saragossa? What happens to Bromimonde?

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

6. What is the purpose of Archbishop Turpin's presence? What does Turpin do while at the camp?

7. What is Bromimonde's reaction to being taken to France? How does Charlemagne treat Bromimonde?

8. How was Ganelon greeted when he approached Saragossa?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Charlemagne informed Oliver's sister, Alda, that Oliver and Roland were dead, the girl had a violent reaction. What were Charlemagne's words to Alda and how did she react? How did Charlemagne attempt to make Alda feel better? Did it work? What was the outcome of the scene?

Essay Topic 2

Ganelon aided Marsile in devising a devious plot against Charlemagne and Roland. What were the details of Ganelon's plan? How was the plan kept from Charlemagne and Roland? Who was wise to the plan? How was Charlemagne eventually informed? Did Marsile and Ganelon both stick to the plan?

Essay Topic 3

Marsile, Baligant, Roland, and Charlemagne all have different methods of arranging their troops before battle. Compare the Saracens' methods against the French. Also compare Marsile's methods to Baligant's and Roland's methods to those employed by Charlemagne.

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