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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By releasing Asterix, what has Caesar done?
(a) Began a war.
(b) Started the next series.
(c) Offered a truce.
(d) Begged forgiveness.

2. What does Crismus hear said to him when he enters the tent?
(a) "A stone kills two birds at once."
(b) "Time heals all wounds."
(c) "Kindly render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's."
(d) "Laugh till you cry no more."

3. Who is the messenger that returns carrying the missing ingredient Getafix needs?
(a) Crismus Bonus.
(b) Marcus Aurelius.
(c) Tullius Octopus.
(d) Asterix the Gaul.

4. When Asterix and Getafix leave the tent, who arrives soon after?
(a) Caesar, the emperor.
(b) Obelix, their friend.
(c) Roman reinforcements.
(d) Marcus Aurelius.

5. When Crismus gets furious, what does he do?
(a) Lash out.
(b) Cry.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Pace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Asterix do that Getafix considers madness?

2. What is the fate meted out to the conspirators against Caesar?

3. After drinking the antidote, what does Crismus order the Roman guards to do?

4. What does Crismus offer in exchange for an antidote?

5. How do the guards avoid Crismus Bonus' request for a volunteer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the foolish cart seller?

2. Why is Caesar not impressed with Crismus?

3. How does Getaflix render the Romans powerless?

4. Why is Getaflix willing to give in to Crismus' demand?

5. How is Crismus careless and what does this cost him?

6. How are future adventures foreshadowed by the end of the novel?

7. What makes Crismus furious with Asterix and Getaflix?

8. What are Crimus Bonus and Marcus Ginantonicus plotting?

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

10. How is Crismus over-confident?

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