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The Sons of Aymon: Rebellion

The four sons of Aymon - Renaud, Alard, Guichard, and Richard - find themselves at war with Charlemagne after Renaud kills the emperor's nephew in a quarrel. The magic horse Bayard, who can carry all four brothers at once and expand to fit them, becomes their salvation. Their wizard cousin Malagigi helps them escape Charlemagne's wrath again and again.

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Comprehension

Identifies the four sons of Aymon: Renaud, Alard, Guichard, and Richard

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Cause & Consequence

Explains how a single killing led to years of war and outlawry

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Meaning

Takes a position on whether the brothers were justified in their rebellion

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Evidence

Cites a specific passage (the killing, Bayard's magic, the brothers' unity)

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Defense

Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge

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