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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. Why do the guards almost prevent the business person from entering their city?

2. Why is Obelix worried about Asterix?

3. What happens when the Gauls try to capture Caligula?

4. Where does the road that Asterix travels on lead to?

5. What does Asterix do to the impostor traveling with the Roman soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Getaflix laugh when Caligula throws a rock in the air?

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

3. Describe Caligula.

4. How do the Gauls celebrate?

5. Why does Asterix remain unconcerned about the Romans possibly attacking him?

6. Why does Crismus Bonus fail to retrieve the potion recipe from Getaflix?

7. Describe Asterix's capture of Caligula.

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

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

10. How do the Romans test to find out how long the potion lasts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Goscinny is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why Goscinny chose that particular author or reference.

Essay Topic 2

Goscinny is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, puns, and irony, briefly describe them, and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the use of names in Asterix the Gaul. The very names provide examples of brilliant uses of dialogue, such as Asterix or a small, seeming addition; Obelisk, who delivers menhirs; and Getafix, the Druid. Discuss the brilliant use of dialogue through names.

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