The Song of Roland: Summary of Charlemagne's Campaign
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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?

    <p>Count Roland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who dispatches an emissary to accept Marsilla's proposition?

    <p>Charlemagne</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ganelon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To weaken Charlemagne's power by eliminating Roland and his troops</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They were surprised and outnumbered, leading to their death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He pursued the fleeing Saracens and sought vengeance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fate did Charlemagne bring upon the traitor Ganelon?

    <p>He put Ganelon to death in a public execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It remained intact and unscathed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Roland do just before his death?

    <p>He repented for his sins and sought God's forgiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He thought fondly of his homeland and the battles he fought</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Saint Gabriel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assistance did Roland seek from God before his death?

    <p>'To shield my soul from its peril due'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who descended to Roland as he prepared for his death?

    <p>Saint Michael of Peril of the sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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