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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. When the magic wears off, what do the Romans do to Caligula?

2. Who is the leader of the Compendium?

3. Where does Asterix like to hunt?

4. In order to get the answer Crismus needs, what does one Roman guard suggest doing to Caligula?

5. When Caligula is exhilarated by the effect of the potion, what does he do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Asterix gain entrance into the Compendium?

2. What happens when Asterix is hunting in the woods?

3. Why does Crismus Bonus want the potion?

4. What is unusual about the Gauls to Crismus Bonus?

5. Describe Asterix.

6. How do the Gauls celebrate?

7. Describe Getaflix.

8. How does Asterix react to Caligula's disclosure?

9. How does Asterix attempt to console the Gauls after Caligula escapes?

10. What does Crimus Bonus' scheme of a Roman spy foreshadow?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Asterix and the Obelix are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that the Asterix had a direct influence upon? What are some events that the Obelix had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of intelligence. Identify at least two motifs about cunning and intelligence in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 3

Compare Asterix the Gaul with one or more of Goscinny's other books in the series. Which is, in your opinion, the best? Explain. Which did you like the least? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed? Why?

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