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Song of Roland
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Laisses 53-78
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1
of 5
While on their way back to Saragossa, what do Ganelon and Blancandrin pledge to do together?
Bring about peace
Bring about Roland's death
Negotiate a peace agreement
Go on vacation
2
of 5
How does Marsilla initially respond to Ganelon's bold speech?
Praises his eloquence
Addresses a key point
Becomes murderously angry
Laughs at Ganelon
3
of 5
What does Ganelon tell the Saracens has been the key to Charlemagne's tenacity and endurance?
Charlemagne's exercise regimen
Charlemagne's faith
Roland's support
His magical sword
4
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According Ganelon, what part of Charlemagne's army will be vulnerable to attack as the Franks return to France?
The middle
The rearguard
The vanguard
All of it
5
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What do the Saracens conceive of as their main objective in attacking the rearguard of Charlemagne's army?
Killing Roland
Killing Charlemagne
Weakening Charlemagne's morale
Ending Christianity
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