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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. What does Crismus ask Caligula to do to see the power of Getafix's magic?

2. Apart from occasional attacks by whom, does peace reign between the Gauls and Romans?

3. What is Obelix's line of work?

4. Who reminds the Gauls to take a potion in the Gaul village?

5. What happens when Asterix and Obelix fight the Roman soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Getaflix in a tree?

3. How does Asterix plan to rescue Getaflix?

4. Why does Crismus Bonus want the potion?

5. Describe Getaflix.

6. Describe the conditions in Gaul when the novel begins.

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

8. What is Asterix's solution to help the ox seller?

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

10. How do the Gauls celebrate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Torture is the method by which Crismus Bonus tries to persuade Getafix to give him the recipe for his magic potion for strength. Is it effective? Is this fair? Why or why not? Discuss torture as a means of punishment and enforcing law as discussed in Asterix the Gaul.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book Asterix the Gaul? Cite an example to support your answer.

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