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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 event will be celebrated with Charlemagne?
(a) Baptism
(b) Christmas
(c) Festival of St. Michael
(d) The King's birthday

2. What is Roland's title?
(a) Duke
(b) Prince
(c) Count
(d) Baron

3. Where does Charlemagne leave Roland?
(a) Spanish Pass
(b) Galne
(c) Road to Saragossa
(d) Pass of Aspre

4. Blancandrin is described as:
(a) Ignorant and unkempt
(b) Wise and gallant
(c) Devious and cruel
(d) Brilliant and deceitful

5. What region remains beyond Charlemagne's grasp?
(a) Milan
(b) Madrid
(c) Siciliy
(d) Saragossa

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the ruler of the region?

2. Who is Aelroth?

3. Marsile is concerned about his lack of what item?

4. The soldiers equated the plague as:

5. How is Oliver described?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the French arrive in Saragossa? What happens to Bromimonde?

2. What is the purpose of Archbishop Turpin's presence? What does Turpin do while at the camp?

3. What is Ganelon's argument against the condemnation for Roland's death? Does anyone believe the tale and support Ganelon's cause?

4. How does Blancandrin predict that the plan will work out? What will happen to the city?

5. What happens when Charlemagne hears the call? How does the Emperor respond to his nephew's call for help?

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

7. 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?

8. If the king chooses to worship another religion, what are his beliefs? To whom does the king turn?

9. What was Oliver using to fight long after it was broken? Why did Oliver not use another implement?

10. Where does Charlemagne find Roland? What is unusual about Roland's body?

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