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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. How many times does Roland sound the horn?

2. What is the period of history called in which the story takes place?

3. What does Oliver request from Roland?

4. What is a "fald-stool?"

5. What gift did Roland give to Charlemagne?

Short Essay Questions

1. Charlemagne chooses two new generals to be at his side in battle. Who do the generals replace and what do they symbolize?

2. What is Bromimonde's reaction to being taken to France? How does Charlemagne treat Bromimonde?

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

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

5. What is Marsile's attitude toward Charlemagne? How will the King approach his rival?

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

7. What is the purpose of some of the bodies being prepared for burial? What is the significance of the ornate coffin?

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

9. What happens after Roland enters the grove of trees? How does Roland react?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Charlemagne arrives at Spanish Pass to find all of his soldiers dead. Charlemagne begins to go after the fleeing Saracens but is stopped by an act of nature. What is the act? How is the situation remedied? The act of nature is a metaphor for what moral? Does the solution help or hurt Charlemagne's battle?

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