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

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

3. To whom does Marsile pray?
(a) Allah
(b) Odin
(c) Apollin
(d) Yahweh

4. When Ganelon met Marsile, he was enveloped in what?
(a) Silks
(b) Trees
(c) Women
(d) Veils

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift did Roland give to Charlemagne?

2. What religion is Charlemagne?

3. What type of pelt does Ganelon wear?

4. According to Ganelon, Marsile begs Charlemagne to save who?

5. Blancandrin is described as:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Charlemagne's response to the end of the seven year's war with Spain?

2. What was Oliver using to fight long after it was broken? Why did Oliver not use another implement?

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

4. Who is Baligant and why does he go to Saragossa? What are the consequences if Baligant refuses?

5. How does Charlemagne react to the news from Blancandrin?

6. What happens to Oliver and what is the result of the conflict? How does Roland react?

7. Roland's opinion of Turpin changes during the battle. What has Roland discovered?

8. What does Ganelon tell Blancandrin of Charlemagne's plans?

9. How many divisions are there? Where are they placed? What is the purpose of different locations?

10. What major events cause Marsile and many other Saracens to flee the battle even though they are winning against the French?

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