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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. Where was the impostor traveling before he was captured by the Roman soldiers?

2. What is used as a means of persuasion on Getafix to get him to reveal his secret?

3. What does the village druid give Asterix to make him strong?

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

5. What does the Romans' actions towards Caligula reveal about them?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Crismus Bonus want the potion?

2. Describe the ox seller.

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

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

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

6. How does Asterix plan to rescue Getaflix?

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

8. Describe Caligula.

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

10. What does Crismus Bonus ask Caligula for?

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

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.


Essay Topic 3

One of the main themes in the book is good versus evil. List at least four examples where the author employs this specific theme. Is the battle between good and evil obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in the battle? Do you think the right person won? Does good always triumph over evil? Explain.

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