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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The poem states that Charlemagne holds no man in...
(a) Gratitude
(b) Terror
(c) Contempt
(d) Anger

2. The poem states that Charlemagne cannot save himself from:
(a) Stupidity
(b) Mutiny
(c) Treachery
(d) Robbery

3. What does Oliver request from Roland?
(a) More soldiers
(b) Another horse
(c) Money
(d) More weapons

4. Who encourages peace between Marsile and Ganelon?
(a) Blancandrin
(b) High Priest
(c) Pagans
(d) Marsile's wife

5. Who asks for permission to kill Roland?
(a) Oliver
(b) Ganelon
(c) Marsile's nephew
(d) Marsile

6. Who is referred to as Charlemagne's henchman?
(a) Oliver
(b) Turpin
(c) Roland
(d) Basilie

7. With which country is Charlemagne at war?
(a) Italy
(b) France
(c) Spain
(d) Russia

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

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

10. Out of what material is Ganelon's cloak made?
(a) Deer skin
(b) Nylon
(c) Wool
(d) Sable

11. Where do Charlemagne's people meet?
(a) Stable
(b) Palace
(c) Festival
(d) Orchard

12. What religion is Charlemagne?
(a) Anglican
(b) Pagan
(c) Lutheran
(d) Catholic

13. Marsile is concerned about his lack of what item?
(a) Army
(b) Wit
(c) Weapons
(d) Faith

14. What is Roland's position?
(a) Medic
(b) Warrior
(c) Peacemaker
(d) Chaplain

15. Which of these things was NOT given to Ganelon by Charlemagne?
(a) Wand
(b) Letter
(c) Silver reins
(d) Glove

Short Answer Questions

1. Roland kills how many Saracens with his spear?

2. According to Marsile, Charlemagne is how old?

3. How does Marsile expect the interaction to end?

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

5. Marsile believes that Charlemagne will grow...

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