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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Blancandrin is described as:
(a) Brilliant and deceitful
(b) Ignorant and unkempt
(c) Devious and cruel
(d) Wise and gallant

2. What is a "fald-stool?"
(a) Folding chair
(b) Royal cloak
(c) Poisonous mushroom
(d) Pair of riding boots

3. Ganelon proposes that Marsile send what to Charlemagne?
(a) Mercenaries
(b) Sable skins
(c) Hostages
(d) 1,000 francs

4. What gift did Roland give to Charlemagne?
(a) Fever
(b) Sword
(c) Drawing
(d) Apple

5. What is Roland's relationship to Charlemagne?
(a) Courtier
(b) Stableboy
(c) Nephew
(d) Son

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Roland go when death is near?

3. Which vital member of Marsile's troops does Roland kill?

4. How does Ganelon refer to himself?

5. According to the poem, the French are prepared to earn their:

(see the answer key)

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