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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following will NOT be offered to Charlemagne?
(a) Hostages
(b) Silver
(c) Commitment to convert
(d) Marsile's sword

2. What region remains beyond Charlemagne's grasp?
(a) Siciliy
(b) Saragossa
(c) Madrid
(d) Milan

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

4. What is a Saracen?
(a) Muslim
(b) Priest
(c) Shoemaker
(d) Nomad

5. What event will be celebrated with Charlemagne?
(a) Christmas
(b) The King's birthday
(c) Festival of St. Michael
(d) Baptism

6. The poem does not address which of the following:
(a) Corruption
(b) Christianity
(c) Violence
(d) Betrayal

7. According to Blancandrin, who is responsible for giving bad advice to Charlemagne?
(a) Nobles
(b) Courtiers
(c) Chevaliers
(d) Knights

8. Out of what material is the fald-stool made?
(a) Ivory
(b) Leather
(c) Gold
(d) Fungus

9. How is Oliver described?
(a) Resourceful
(b) Impulsive
(c) Brilliant
(d) Gentle

10. To whom does Charlemagne turn to for counsel?
(a) Baron
(b) Priest
(c) Father
(d) Archbishop

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

12. How long has Charlemagne been at war?
(a) 4 years
(b) 7 years
(c) 10 years
(d) 5 years

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

14. According to Ganelon, Marsile begs Charlemagne to save who?
(a) His uncle
(b) His wife
(c) His first born son
(d) Himself

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these characteristics regarding Charlemagne is not among those listed by Ganelon?

2. Marsile's nephew asks for how many barons?

3. The Song of Roland is referred to as what type of poem?

4. What is Ganelon's plan once he reaches Saragossa?

5. How many hostages will be presented?

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