The Song of Roland Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Song of Roland Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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 tries to make peace between Roland and Oliver?

2. Ganelon recommends that Marsile send "five score thousand" pagans to defeat the troops left behind. How many is "five score thousand?"

3. Who is the first to meet Ganelon as he approaches Saragossa?

4. Which of the following will NOT be offered to Charlemagne?

5. What gift does Marsile give to Ganelon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Roland's reaction to Blancandrin's tale and promises?

2. What happens when the French arrive in Saragossa? What happens to Bromimonde?

3. What does Roland do to anger Ganelon? What is Ganelon's response?

4. Marsile nearly makes a fatal mistake when devising the first plan. What is the initial plan and what was the mistake?

5. 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?

6. What is Ganelon's argument against the condemnation for Roland's death? Does anyone believe the tale and support Ganelon's cause?

7. What is Charlemagne's reaction to Ganelon as the plan continues? What does Charlemagne's comment imply?

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

9. What is Charlemagne's reaction when he hears Roland's second call? What does Charlemagne request of his men?

10. Charlemagne must decide what to do as night is beginning to fall. What is Charlemagne's plan and the result?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Before the war begins, Marsile summons fellow warrior and pagan Baligant to come to his aid. Baligant's trip is long, which affects Marsile's plan. Marsile also had to use coercion to get Baligant to come to Saragossa. What is the personal relationship between Marsile and Baligant? Where was Baligant's home? How did Baligant travel? What was used to coerce Baligant to go to Marsile's aid?

Essay Topic 2

In several parts of the poem, references are made to the swords belonging to various warriors, including Charlemagne, Roland, Oliver, Turpin, and Marsile. What is the significance of the sword in context with the story? Why did the soldiers give names to their swords? Why did Roland try to destroy his sword just before he died?

Essay Topic 3

As with many ancient tales, some of the numbers used in the story are obviously inaccurate. For example, Charlemagne is said to be at least 200 years old. Roland is able to slay 4,000 Saracens although he is mortally wounded. What is the purpose and explanation of these numbers? Do the numbers represent anything in particular? How might one uncover the true numbers in the story?

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