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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Crismus Bonus do when he learns about Asterix's arrival at the tent?

2. What do all the Romans realize soon after Getafix responds to Crismus?

3. What does Crismus accuse Getafix of doing?

4. What does Asterix tell the cart seller he must wait for so the joke will be funnier?

5. Who plots against Caesar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the cloak in the tent signify?

2. How do Getaflix and Asterix fool the Romans with their potion?

3. What happens when the Gauls convey the antidote to the Romans?

4. Why does Crismus get angry with Getaflix in Section 4?

5. Describe Caesar.

6. Describe Crismus Bonus.

7. What are three instances that Crismus lies?

8. What makes Crismus furious with Asterix and Getaflix?

9. Why does Crismus Bonus cry?

10. What are Crimus Bonus and Marcus Ginantonicus plotting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The idea of the weak who defeat the strong appeals," says Uderzo of the popularity of the comic series. What do you think of this statement? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Asterix the Gaul is a classic graphic novel. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for Asterix the Gaul. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in Asterix the Gaul?

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