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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. What is happening to the cart seller that he does not notice?
(a) He is getting stronger.
(b) He is getting shorter.
(c) He is getting hairy.
(d) He is getting taller.

2. How do the guards avoid Crismus Bonus' request for a volunteer?
(a) By laughing.
(b) By conversing.
(c) By singing.
(d) By fighting.

3. What does Getafix offer to do in return for Asterix's freedom?
(a) Bake a pie.
(b) Make the potion.
(c) Steam a fish.
(d) Cook a meal.

4. Who talks about the plot to overthrow Caesar?
(a) Crismus.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Getafix.
(d) Asterix.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Crismus offer as an explanation to the person in the tent?

2. What does Crismus beg Getafix to give him?

3. What does Getafix tell the Romans about the ingredient?

4. Who is talking to Crismus in the tent?

5. Who easily defeats the Romans in their efforts?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Caesar not impressed with Crismus?

3. What does the cloak in the tent signify?

4. How is Crismus over-confident?

5. What makes Crismus furious with Asterix and Getaflix?

6. Describe Caesar.

7. What is funny about Asterix's behavior when the torturer arrives and what does it signify?

8. How does the cart seller respond to Asterix's capture?

9. Why is it difficult to get strawberries?

10. Describe Crismus Bonus.

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