The Song of Roland Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city did Marsile's soldier Valdabron take by treason?
(a) Paris
(b) Rome
(c) Madrid
(d) Jerusalem

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

3. What did Charlemagne do after hearing about Marsile's willingness to convert?
(a) Called for the Archbishop
(b) Laughed
(c) Sent Blancandrin away
(d) Bowed his head

4. Which of these characteristics regarding Charlemagne is not among those listed by Ganelon?
(a) Goodness
(b) Chivalry
(c) Grace
(d) Valor

5. How does Ganelon refer to himself?
(a) Fierce
(b) Loyal
(c) Ambitious
(d) Meek

6. Under what type tree does Charlemagne sit?
(a) Oak
(b) Umbrella
(c) Birch
(d) Pine

7. Who tries to make peace between Roland and Oliver?
(a) Charlemagne
(b) Naimon
(c) Turpin
(d) Marsile

8. Where does Charlemagne leave Roland?
(a) Pass of Aspre
(b) Galne
(c) Spanish Pass
(d) Road to Saragossa

9. What color were the feathers on Marsile's dart?
(a) Gold
(b) Black
(c) Red
(d) White

10. Ganelon tells Charlemagne that Marsile's traitorous men met with what fate?
(a) They drowned
(b) They were captured
(c) They were
(d) They were killed by hounds

11. At the end of the first battle, how many Saracens are left alive?
(a) 8
(b) 1
(c) 0
(d) 4

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Ganelon go to to meet Charlemagne?

2. What plagues the soldiers on the field?

3. What country is the poem written about?

4. How is Oliver described?

5. Which animal was not taken on the journey as a gift?

(see the answer keys)

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