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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. In what does Getafix make the potion?
(a) A cauldron.
(b) A bowl.
(c) A canteen.
(d) A vat.

2. What do the soldiers do to Asterix at Crismus' command?
(a) Attack him with clubs.
(b) Bind him in chains.
(c) Tie him to a stake to burn.
(d) Lock him in prison.

3. What does Asterix do that Getafix considers madness?
(a) Leaves the Colliseum.
(b) Steals the keys to the Centurion.
(c) Approaches the owner of the Caves.
(d) Enters the Compendium alone.

4. Why is Getafix willing to make the antidote for Crismus?
(a) Because the potion will only last one more day.
(b) Because he wants to go home.
(c) Because he is tired of playing games.
(d) Because he is in love with Crismus' daughter.

5. When Asterix and Getafix say they are too tired, where do they retire?
(a) Their boat.
(b) Their cave.
(c) Their house.
(d) Their tent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the cart seller do to the volunteer?

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

3. What is the ingredient that Getafix tells Crismus is missing?

4. What is the defeat of the Romans foreshadowed by?

5. What does Crismus Bonus need a volunteer for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it difficult to get strawberries?

2. Why are strawberries important to Getaflix?

3. How is Crismus over-confident?

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

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

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

7. What makes Crismus furious with Asterix and Getaflix?

8. Describe Caesar.

9. How does Asterix fool Crismus Bonus into thinking that he and Getaflix are at Crismus' mercy?

10. How does Getaflix render the Romans powerless?

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