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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brought news to Charlemagne?

2. What event will be celebrated with Charlemagne?

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

4. Turpin reminds the troops to keep what item?

5. Which one of the following is not a reason to summon Charlemagne?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ganelon propose to Marsile on behalf of Charlemagne?

2. Which of Charlemagne's highest ranking officers is by his side when the king arrives at the battle? How do the men react to the carnage?

3. How does Baligant make a comeback against Charlemagne's army? What was Charlemagne's reaction?

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

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

6. What is the final message from the angel to Charlemagne? How does Charlemagne respond?

7. What happens when Charlemagne hears the call? How does the Emperor respond to his nephew's call for help?

8. What actions best represent Baligant's troops' eagerness to forge ahead with the battle?

9. What tale did Ganelon invent to let Charlemagne know that Marsile had surrendered?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Charlemagne defeated Baligant, the French troops rode to Saragossa to take control of the city. Explain the actions taken by Charlemagne's men and the purpose behind each. What was the point of trying to convert the pagans? How did Marsile escape being taken back to Aix? What became of Bromimonde?

Essay Topic 2

Ganelon aided Marsile in devising a devious plot against Charlemagne and Roland. What were the details of Ganelon's plan? How was the plan kept from Charlemagne and Roland? Who was wise to the plan? How was Charlemagne eventually informed? Did Marsile and Ganelon both stick to the plan?

Essay Topic 3

The trio of Charlemagne, Roland and Oliver is a metaphor for the Holy Trinity. When Charlemagne leaves Roland and Oliver alone with the troops, who assumes the third position? Was the choice obvious? How is it that Charlemagne's people are or are not protected in the Emperor's absence?

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