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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Charlemagne's sword?
(a) Murgles
(b) Jozerans
(c) Norman
(d) Joiuse

2. Who comes to Roland at the end of this part of the poem?
(a) Marsile
(b) Turpin
(c) Charlemagne
(d) Angels

3. How many people came to tend to Alda?
(a) 12
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 7

4. What body part of Marsile's does Roland amputate?
(a) Arm
(b) Foot
(c) Head
(d) Hand

5. What is Ganelon's defense against his crime?
(a) Trickery
(b) Melancholy
(c) Insanity
(d) Vengeance

6. Where does Charlemagne take Bromimonde?
(a) Prison in Saragossa
(b) Aix
(c) To the guillotine
(d) Spanish Pass

7. What is Neims' title?
(a) Duke
(b) Noble
(c) Prince
(d) Baron

8. What had Roland predicted about his death?
(a) That he would not die until Charlemagne arrived
(b) That he would kill every last Saracen first
(c) That he would face the enemy
(d) That he would die an old man

9. What animal is tied to Ganelon at this part in the story?
(a) Lion
(b) Mule
(c) Horse
(d) Leopard

10. What is Charlemagne's battle cry?
(a) Onward!
(b) Montjoy!
(c) Mon Dieu!
(d) Sacre Bleu!

11. After Charlemagne's call, how many Saracens attack Turpin and Roland?
(a) 100
(b) 1,000
(c) 700
(d) 400

12. Who kills Malprimis?
(a) Charlemagne
(b) Naimon
(c) One of the Saracen deputies
(d) His horse

13. Who watches over Charlemagne as the king sleeps?
(a) Roland's spirit
(b) Naimon
(c) Saracens
(d) Angels

14. Who/what solves Charlemagne's dilemma?
(a) Rage
(b) Lightning
(c) Naimon
(d) Angels

15. The new generals are given what objects?
(a) Pieces of Roland's armor
(b) Blessings from the archbishop
(c) Sword and horn
(d) Charlemagne's gold

Short Answer Questions

1. What occurrence happens to Charlemagne once again?

2. What causes the Saracens to bow their heads as they head into battle?

3. What does 'betrothed' mean?

4. What is the name of Oliver's sister?

5. Who steps forward to help Ganelon?

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