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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the period of history called in which the story takes place?
(a) Reconstructionist
(b) Dark Ages
(c) Medieval
(d) Renaissance

2. What gift does Marsile give to Ganelon?
(a) His sword
(b) Jewels
(c) His wife
(d) Sable skins

3. What was the weather when Blancandrin arrived?
(a) Snowy
(b) Rainy
(c) Sunny
(d) Overcast

4. Which one of the following is not a reason to summon Charlemagne?
(a) Charlemagne can kill the rest of the Saracens
(b) Charlemagne will save the bodies from being eaten by animals
(c) Charlemagne will reward the surviving French soldiers
(d) Charlemagne can retrieve the dead

5. What is Roland's title?
(a) Count
(b) Prince
(c) Duke
(d) Baron

6. What is the name of Marsile's brother?
(a) Ganelon
(b) Falsaron
(c) Naimon
(d) Aelroth

7. What is the name of Ganelon's horse?
(a) Trigger
(b) Tachebrun
(c) Excalibur
(d) Murgles

8. Who is the first person to volunteer to go to Saragossa?
(a) Archbishop Turpin
(b) Duke Neimes
(c) Ganelon
(d) Count Basan

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

10. How many hostages will be presented?
(a) None
(b) 10-20
(c) 100
(d) 25-50

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

12. What do the pagans call Ganelon?
(a) Noble Baron
(b) Rebellious rogue
(c) Foolish pawn
(d) Cunning soldier

13. What gift does Marsile present to his nephew?
(a) Banneret
(b) Lance
(c) Mace
(d) Gauntlet

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Charlemagne refer to Ganelon?

2. What is the name of Oliver's sword?

3. Marsile is concerned about his lack of what item?

4. What is another name for Charlemagne?

5. What item(s) does Ganelon give to Charlemagne?

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