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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 sign of peace will go with Marsile's people?

2. Where do Charlemagne's people meet?

3. How does Marsile expect the interaction to end?

4. Ganelon proposes that Marsile send what to Charlemagne?

5. What was the weather when Blancandrin arrived?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who objects to the plan of sending more soldiers to attack Charlemagne? Why is the objection raised? What is Marsile's response?

8. What is Charlemagne's reaction when the governors and nobles approach him with the idea that Ganelon should be spared? What happens next?

9. How does Blancandrin predict that the plan will work out? What will happen to the city?

10. Who was Siglorel and why was he important to Archbishop Turpin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a discussion shortly before Baligant goes to war about the strength of Charlemagne's troops. There are two sides to the debate. State both opinions, who held them, and which side turned out to be correct. Were the opinions formed on fact or supposition? How was one side proven wrong?

Essay Topic 2

There are many references in the poem as to the invincibility of Charlemagne. Among those references is the recurring appearance of the angels, particularly Gabriel, the King's great faith, and the possession of the spear that lanced Christ's side. What other symbols exist to protect Charlemagne? Are there similar symbols/references on behalf of Marsile or Baligant? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Charlemagne finally learns of Ganelon's crimes. How does Charlemagne find out? What is the Emperor's reaction toward Ganelon? How is Ganelon's fate finally decided? What is the final punishment for the traitor?

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