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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does 'betrothed' mean?
2. Baligant would have made a great warrior if only:
3. What does Charlemagne remove from Roland?
4. Who are asked to replace Roland and Oliver?
5. What body of water is used by Baligant's men?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Charlemagne finally learns of Ganelon's crimes. How does Charlemagne find out? What is the Emperor's reaction toward Ganelon? How is Ganelon's fate finally decided? What is the final punishment for the traitor?
Essay Topic 2
Archbishop Turpin takes on an entirely different role at Spanish Pass. What is the Archbishop's primary duty in the royal court and how does it change on the battlefield? What other role does the Archbishop assume? How does Roland react to the change in the clergyman?
Essay Topic 3
In many ways, Charlemagne and Marsile represent the age old battle of good vs. evil. What liberties does the author take with details to prove that God is on Charlemagne's side? How does Marsile rely upon his religion like Charlemagne relies upon Christianity? Compare and contrast the behavior of each side and how they prepare for war.
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