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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. Marsile believes that Charlemagne will grow...
2. Blancandrin is described as:
3. Marsile is concerned about his lack of what item?
4. What is Ganelon to Roland?
5. What material did the people use to create Marsile's throne?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Blancandrin predict that the plan will work out? What will happen to the city?
2. 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?
3. Who objects to the plan of sending more soldiers to attack Charlemagne? Why is the objection raised? What is Marsile's response?
4. What tale did Ganelon invent to let Charlemagne know that Marsile had surrendered?
5. 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?
6. Charlemagne chooses two new generals to be at his side in battle. Who do the generals replace and what do they symbolize?
7. What is the purpose of some of the bodies being prepared for burial? What is the significance of the ornate coffin?
8. What does Charlemagne do to ensure that Bromimonde converts to Christianity? How does Bromimonde respond to the treatment?
9. What does Ganelon propose to Marsile on behalf of Charlemagne?
10. What was Oliver using to fight long after it was broken? Why did Oliver not use another implement?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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