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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 will Marsile be offered if he converts to Christianity?
2. Who warns Charlemagne that Marsile is not to be trusted?
3. To whom does Charlemagne turn to for counsel?
4. Who is Baldwin?
5. Out of what material is the fald-stool made?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Baligant make a comeback against Charlemagne's army? What was Charlemagne's reaction?
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. How does Blancandrin predict that the plan will work out? What will happen to the city?
4. Why is Charlemagne puzzled at Alda's reaction to the deaths of Roland and Oliver? What is the cause of Alda's reaction?
5. What happens to Oliver and what is the result of the conflict? How does Roland react?
6. Roland attempts to break his sword just before he dies. Why? How does Roland attempt to break it?
7. What does Ganelon propose to Marsile on behalf of Charlemagne?
8. What is Marsile's attitude toward Charlemagne? How will the King approach his rival?
9. What major events cause Marsile and many other Saracens to flee the battle even though they are winning against the French?
10. What is the final message from the angel to Charlemagne? How does Charlemagne respond?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 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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