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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What will Marsile be offered if he converts to Christianity?
(a) A place in Charlemagne's royal court
(b) Life in a monastery
(c) Reprieve from execution
(d) Half of Spain

3. Who/what is Murgles?
(a) Sword
(b) Bird
(c) A mountain
(d) Horse

4. What is Ganelon's plan to achieve peace?
(a) Abandon his post
(b) Convince Charlemagne to become pagan
(c) Kill Roland
(d) Deceive both Marsile and Charlemagne

5. What gift does Marsile give to Ganelon?
(a) Sable skins
(b) Jewels
(c) His sword
(d) His wife

Short Answer Questions

1. What material did the people use to create Marsile's throne?

2. What country is the poem written about?

3. Who is the first person to volunteer to go to Saragossa?

4. With which country is Charlemagne at war?

5. What do the pagans call Ganelon?

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