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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. Who issues threats at the small man who loses in the game played by the Roman soldiers?

2. While traveling on the road to find Getafix, who does Asterix meet?

3. What does Asterix accidentally do to Getafix when he leaves?

4. How does Asterix discover that Caligula is a spy?

5. How many soldiers attack Asterix while he is hunting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Getaflix in a tree?

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

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

4. How does Asterix plan to rescue Getaflix?

5. Why does Crismus Bonus want the potion?

6. How does Caligula manipulate Getaflix?

7. What happens when Getaflix shows the potion to Caligula?

8. Describe Obelix.

9. Describe the ox seller.

10. Why is Obelix not allowed to drink the potion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Getaflix. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Getaflix's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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