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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 might Getaflx have taken to maintain his composure?

2. Who has conquered the Gauls in the first section of the book?

3. Where does Asterix hide while traveling with his new friend, the business person, to find Getafix?

4. Who is the small man who loses in the game the Romans play?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Obelix.

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

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

4. How do the Romans decide who will be Crismus' spy?

5. Describe the ox seller.

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

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

8. Describe Asterix's capture of Caligula.

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Create a brief character study of Asterix the Gaul. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

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