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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Roland's position?
(a) Warrior
(b) Peacemaker
(c) Chaplain
(d) Medic

2. What is the period of history called in which the story takes place?
(a) Renaissance
(b) Medieval
(c) Reconstructionist
(d) Dark Ages

3. Ganelon says that Charlemagne would rather die than leave his...
(a) Palace
(b) Banneret
(c) Wife
(d) Mace

4. In Charlemagne's dream, what animal did he see?
(a) Leopard
(b) Mule
(c) Rat
(d) Elephant

5. What do the pagans call Ganelon?
(a) Rebellious rogue
(b) Foolish pawn
(c) Noble Baron
(d) Cunning soldier

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following will NOT be offered to Charlemagne?

2. What is Ganelon to Roland?

3. The soldiers equated the plague as:

4. Out of what material is the fald-stool made?

5. What does Oliver request from Roland?

Short Essay Questions

1. Charlemagne chooses two new generals to be at his side in battle. Who do the generals replace and what do they symbolize?

2. What happens after Roland enters the grove of trees? How does Roland react?

3. Which city remains the property of another King? Which King is it?

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

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

6. What does Ganelon propose to Marsile on behalf of Charlemagne?

7. What does Roland do to anger Ganelon? What is Ganelon's response?

8. What major events cause Marsile and many other Saracens to flee the battle even though they are winning against the French?

9. What causes Marsile and Ganelon to argue? What is the result of the argument?

10. What is the final plan that will allow Marsile to defeat Charlemagne's men?

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