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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. Out of what material is the fald-stool made?
2. Who/what is Murgles?
3. How does Charlemagne refer to Ganelon?
4. According to Ganelon, Marsile begs Charlemagne to save who?
5. What region remains beyond Charlemagne's grasp?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Ganelon tell Blancandrin of Charlemagne's plans?
2. What is Charlemagne's reaction when he hears Roland's second call? What does Charlemagne request of his men?
3. What tale did Ganelon invent to let Charlemagne know that Marsile had surrendered?
4. 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?
5. Which city remains the property of another King? Which King is it?
6. What is the purpose of some of the bodies being prepared for burial? What is the significance of the ornate coffin?
7. Charlemagne must decide what to do as night is beginning to fall. What is Charlemagne's plan and the result?
8. What is Charlemagne's reaction when the governors and nobles approach him with the idea that Ganelon should be spared? What happens next?
9. What is Roland's reaction to Blancandrin's tale and promises?
10. What does Ganelon propose to Marsile on behalf of Charlemagne?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Before the war begins, Marsile summons fellow warrior and pagan Baligant to come to his aid. Baligant's trip is long, which affects Marsile's plan. Marsile also had to use coercion to get Baligant to come to Saragossa. What is the personal relationship between Marsile and Baligant? Where was Baligant's home? How did Baligant travel? What was used to coerce Baligant to go to Marsile's aid?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
The trio of Charlemagne, Roland and Oliver is a metaphor for the Holy Trinity. When Charlemagne leaves Roland and Oliver alone with the troops, who assumes the third position? Was the choice obvious? How is it that Charlemagne's people are or are not protected in the Emperor's absence?
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