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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 country is the poem written about?
2. Who is sent ahead to act as lookout for Roland?
3. Who is the ruler of the region?
4. What religion is Charlemagne?
5. What gift did Roland give to Charlemagne?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the relationship between Roland and Ganelon? Between Ganelon and Charlemagne? Between Roland and Charlemagne?
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. What was Oliver using to fight long after it was broken? Why did Oliver not use another implement?
4. 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?
5. Where does Charlemagne find Roland? What is unusual about Roland's body?
6. What happened when two of Charlemagne's counts went to Marsile to try and take over Saragossa? Which two counts went on the mission?
7. Who was Siglorel and why was he important to Archbishop Turpin?
8. What does Ganelon propose to Marsile on behalf of Charlemagne?
9. What happens to Oliver and what is the result of the conflict? How does Roland react?
10. How do Marsile's messengers intend to deceive Charlemagne? Why do they think the Emperor will fall for it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Ganelon aided Marsile in devising a devious plot against Charlemagne and Roland. What were the details of Ganelon's plan? How was the plan kept from Charlemagne and Roland? Who was wise to the plan? How was Charlemagne eventually informed? Did Marsile and Ganelon both stick to the plan?
Essay Topic 2
Marsile, Baligant, Roland, and Charlemagne all have different methods of arranging their troops before battle. Compare the Saracens' methods against the French. Also compare Marsile's methods to Baligant's and Roland's methods to those employed by Charlemagne.
Essay Topic 3
During the tale, there is a great argument between Roland and his best friend and comrade, Oliver. Explain the conflict, what caused it, and how it was eventually resolved. Which side was correct?
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