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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. What is Roland's relationship to Charlemagne?

2. Out of what material is Ganelon's cloak made?

3. What do the pagans call Ganelon?

4. Who encourages peace between Marsile and Ganelon?

5. How many hostages will be presented?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Ganelon greeted when he approached Saragossa?

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

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

5. Roland attempts to break his sword just before he dies. Why? How does Roland attempt to break it?

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

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

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

9. How do Marsile's messengers intend to deceive Charlemagne? Why do they think the Emperor will fall for it?

10. Which of Charlemagne's men became enraged and what was Charlemagne's reaction? How was this reaction different than one referred to in an earlier stanza?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Archbishop Turpin takes on an entirely different role at Spanish Pass. What is the Archbishop's primary duty in the royal court and how does it change on the battlefield? What other role does the Archbishop assume? How does Roland react to the change in the clergyman?

Essay Topic 3

When Bromimonde went with Charlemagne, the former Queen struggled. What did Charlemagne say to ensure that he meant no harm? What fate befell Bromimonde in Aix? How did the Queen react? What changes occurred in Bromimonde after the fall of Saragossa?

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