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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 does Asterix introduce the impostor to?

2. Who is the leader of the Compendium?

3. What do the Roman soldiers say to Crismus Bonus about their spy?

4. Who is the only one in the Gaul village that knows the ingredients to the potion?

5. What distinguishes the Gauls from other people?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Caligula.

2. What does Crismus Bonus ask Caligula for?

3. What is a Roman guard's solution for discovering the secret to the potion?

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

5. What happens to Getaflix in the Gaulish village in Section 2?

6. How does Asterix plan to rescue Getaflix?

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

8. Why does Crismus Bonus want the potion?

9. What happens when Asterix pulls Caligula's mustache?

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

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

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 3

Create your own brand of fan fiction involving the Gaul village. What scenario would you develop to show the characters' strengths and weaknesses? Who would the other characters be? Would your graphic novel be one story or a series of vignettes? Explain.


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