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1. The 'Song of Roland' takes place during the time of Charles the Great's (Charlemagne) reign over Frankish territory. Who were the adversaries of the Franks in this poem?
2. The hero of the 'Song of Roland' is characterized as a Frankish lord and a member of Charlemagne's family. How was Roland related to the king in this epic story?
3. The authorship of the 'Song of Roland', is anonymous, but the approximate dates are known. About when was this epic work written?
4. In this epic poem, Charlemagne is after the last Moslem stronghold in Spain, the city of Saragossa. Which king rules over this Islamic citadel?
5. Which fellow is the villain of the poem, and the direct adversary of Roland?
6. During the great battle scene, Roland is encouraged three times to blow his great horn, summoning Charlemagne's army. What was this horn called?
7. Who is Roland's best friend in this epic work?
8. What is Charlemagne's battle cry in the 'Song of Roland'?
9. Near the end of this epic work, Charlemagne confronts his own nemesis, the Emir of Babylon. Who is the magnificent Islamic lord that faces Charlemagne in single combat?
10. Which three letters appear at the end of many of the stanzas in the poem?
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