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Song of Roland

The document contains a series of multiple choice questions about the poem "The Song of Roland". It tests the reader's understanding of details like the time period, characters, places and events mentioned in the poem. These include questions about Charlemagne, his war with Marsile, the ruler of Saragossa, and Roland's position. The document also contains discussion questions about themes of betrayal in the poem and in society.

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Song of Roland

The document contains a series of multiple choice questions about the poem "The Song of Roland". It tests the reader's understanding of details like the time period, characters, places and events mentioned in the poem. These include questions about Charlemagne, his war with Marsile, the ruler of Saragossa, and Roland's position. The document also contains discussion questions about themes of betrayal in the poem and in society.

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1.

What is the period of


history called in which the
story takes place?
(a) Renaissance
(b) Reconstructionist
(c) Dark Ages
(d) Medieval
2. What country is the
poem written about?
(a) Portugal
(b) Italy
(c) France
(d) Norway
3. What is another name
for Charlemagne?
(a) Carmine
(b) Chaplin
(c) Carl
(d) Charles
4. With which country is
Charlemagne at war?
(a) Spain
(b) Italy
(c) Russia
(d) France
5. How long has
Charlemagne been at war?
(a) 5 years
(b) 10 years
(c) 4 years
(d) 7 years
6. What region remains
beyond Charlemagne's
grasp?
(a) Milan
(b) Siciliy
(c) Madrid
(d) Saragossa
7. Who is the ruler of the
region?
(a) Olivier
(b) Marseilles
(c) Marsile
(d) Roland
8. What is a Saracen?
(a) Nomad
(b) Shoemaker
(c) Muslim
(d) Priest
9. What is Roland's
position?
(a) Chaplain
(b) Warrior
(c) Medic
(d) Peacemaker
10. The poem does not
address which of the
following:
(a) Betrayal
(b) Christianity
(c) Corruption
(d) Violence
UNDERSTANDING THE THEME.

The theme of a work of literature is the


insight it gives into life. The Song of Roland may be
considered an epic that deals with the theme of
betrayal. Within the confines of medieval society,
betrayal of ones lord or vassal was considered the
greatest violation of the feudal code
With your group, think of a
situation of betrayal in our
society. Then discuss with
your group the best
solution for this,
emphasizing how to build
ties. Present this through a
short dramatization.
1. Roland asks Oliver's advice about what?
2. Who does Ganelon refer to as a "courteous
paladin?"
3. What is a "fald-stool?"
4. Oliver tells Roland that he has been...
5. Ganelon recommends that Marsile send "five
score thousand" pagans to defeat
the troops left behind. How many is "five score
thousand?"

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