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The Song Of Roland
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An epic poem (Chanson de geste) based on the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778, during the reign of Charlemagne. It is the oldest surviving major work of French literature. The setting of the story: Charlemagne's army is fighting the Muslims in Spain. They have been there for seven years, and the last city standing is Saragossa, held by the Muslim King Marsile.
 

The Song Of Roland
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25 Questions

1. A Terrible Storm During The Battle Foreshadows The _____

2. When Roland Decides To Blow The Olifant - Oliver Says _____

3. Ganelon Envious Of Roland's Reputation As A ______

4. Who Is Roland's Stepfather?

5. When Roland Is About To Die - He Confesses ______ And Prays God For _____

6. During The Fight - Pagans _____

7. What Is The Magical Horn Called?

8. Why Does Roland Refuse To Blow The Olifant?

9. Oliver Thinks That Roland's Death Will Bring _____ To France

10. Who Is The Archbishop That Hears Roland And Oliver Arguing?

11. Does Charles Hear The Olifant The First Time Roland Blows It

12. Who Are The Three Angels That Come After Roland's Death?

13. Saint Peter's Tooth - The Blood Of Saint Basile - A Fragment Of Blessed Mary's Robe Etc Are All Examples Of _____

14. What Does The Olifant Summon?

15. Who Attacked The Rear Part Of Charlemagne?

16. What Happens When Roland Blows The Olifant A Third Time?

17. Roland Does Not Want Anyone To Have His ____

18. The First Time Roland Blows The Olifant Is After______

19. Roland Offers His ____ - For All His Sins - To God

20. After The Second Blowing Of The Olifant - Ganelon Tells Charles That Roland Is _______

21. Oliver Begs Roland To _____

22. Roland And Oliver Trapped In The Pyrenees As A Result Of The Treachery Of ______

23. T/F Turpin The Archbishop Tells Roland It Is Too Late To Blow The Olifant

24. The First Time Roland Blows The Olifant It Echos For _____

25. The Song Of Roland Is The Earliest Surviving Old French _____