module 2

Question 1

is one of most notable examples of
“chanson de geste” or song of deeds. A song of deeds revolves around the reign of the Holy Roman
Emperor Charlemagne and contains historical truths. However, the context of these facts are usually
embellished.

Answer 1

La Chanson de Roland or The Song of Roland

Question 2

The events in “The Song of Roland” are based on the

Answer 2

Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 AD

Question 3

or folk song
singer to put his own twist to the epic and signals the audience that there is a change of stanza.

Answer 3

Jongleur

Question 4

(“Thus concludes the deeds of which
Turold _____”).

Answer 4

“Ci falt la geste que Turol-dus declinet”

Question 5

“La Chanson de Roland,” considered as one of the earliest and best examples of “___________ __ ______,” revolves around the story of how King Charlemagne’s army led by Roland was betrayed by
Ganelon and how he was punished for his traitorous act.

Answer 5

Chanson de Geste