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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ganelon's plan to achieve peace?
(a) Kill Roland
(b) Abandon his post
(c) Convince Charlemagne to become pagan
(d) Deceive both Marsile and Charlemagne

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Oliver tells Roland that he has been...

2. To whom does Marsile pray?

3. The soldiers equated the plague as:

4. What is the name of Ganelon's horse?

5. What gift does Marsile present to his nephew?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important to note that Roland and Archbishop Turpin are the last two remaining French soldiers?

2. What does Marsile want Charlemagne to do? What is Marsile's promise?

3. Who was Siglorel and why was he important to Archbishop Turpin?

4. Oliver goes ahead to act as look out. What does Oliver see and how does it affect the French soldiers' plans?

5. What is the supposed reason that the city remains under the rule of another king?

6. Baligant believes that Charlemagne has lost all his power. What causes Baligant to make that statement? How do the others respond to the comment?

7. Which city remains the property of another King? Which King is it?

8. What does Ganelon tell Blancandrin about Roland? What is the solution to the problem?

9. About what does Roland ask Oliver's advice? Why do the men agree or disagree?

10. According to part one, what is Roland's role in the Song of Roland?

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