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The Song of Roland: Summary of Charlemagne's Campaign

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Questions and Answers

Who sends offers of treasures to Charlemagne and the promise to withdraw the army to France?

King Marsilla (correct)
Count Roland
Charlemagne
Ganelon

Who warns the council not to believe the treacherous Marsilla?

Count Roland (correct)
Charlemagne
King Marsilla
Ganelon

Who declares that it would be a sin to refuse Marsilla's offer to become a Christian and vassal of the king?

Ganelon (correct)
Count Roland
Charlemagne
King Marsilla

Who suggests Ganelon as the fitting messenger for the dangerous mission?

Count Roland (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who dispatches an emissary to accept Marsilla's proposition?

Charlemagne (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who secretly swears vengeance on Roland for placing him in a perilous position?

Ganelon (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Saracen king's plot with Charlemagne?

To weaken Charlemagne's power by eliminating Roland and his troops (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for Roland and his men in the mountain pass?

They were surprised and outnumbered, leading to their death (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Charlemagne respond to the news of Roland's death?

He pursued the fleeing Saracens and sought vengeance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What fate did Charlemagne bring upon the traitor Ganelon?

He put Ganelon to death in a public execution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Roland's sword, Durendal, during the battle?

It remained intact and unscathed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Roland do just before his death?

He repented for his sins and sought God's forgiveness (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Roland feel about his homeland and his battles as he lay dying?

He thought fondly of his homeland and the battles he fought (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who took Roland's right-hand glove as he prepared for his death?

Saint Gabriel (A) Signup and view all the answers

What assistance did Roland seek from God before his death?

'To shield my soul from its peril due' (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who descended to Roland as he prepared for his death?

Saint Michael of Peril of the sea (D) Signup and view all the answers

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