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Song of Roland
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Laisses 53-78
Laisses 79-132
Laisses 133-160
Laisses 161-176
Laisses 177-188
Laisses 189-213
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Laisses 53-78
Laisses 79-132
Laisses 133-160
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Laisses 133-160 Quiz
1
of 5
What indicates how incredibly hard Roland blows his oliphant?
His temples burst
An avalanche is triggered
It causes a stampede
Angels shush him
2
of 5
Who strikes Roland a blow to the head before dying?
Marsilla
Jurfaleu
Margariz
Olivier
3
of 5
How does Roland react to the death of Oliver?
Smiles with satisfaction
Faints from grief
Becomes furious
Denies that it happened
4
of 5
What terrifies the Saracens just as they're finishing off their slaughter of the Frankish rearguard?
Lightning in the distance
Thousands of cats approaching
Charlemagne's trumpets
God's booming voice
5
of 5
In what state do the Saracens leave Roland and Turpin when they flee?
Dead
Alive and well
Tied up
Mortally wounded
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