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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who comes to Roland at the end of this part of the poem?
(a) Turpin
(b) Charlemagne
(c) Marsile
(d) Angels

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

4. Who does Ganelon refer to as a "courteous paladin?"
(a) Basan
(b) Oliver
(c) Roland
(d) Basilie

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ganelon says that Charlemagne would rather die than leave his...

2. Who asks for permission to kill Roland?

3. What does the Saracen try to steal from Roland?

4. What gift does Marsile present to his nephew?

5. What does Baligant bring with him to Saragossa?

(see the answer key)

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