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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 do Asterix and Obelix hide from the Roman soldiers?

2. What are some of the motions called for before commencing the event that Chief Vitalstatistix is eager to start?

3. When Asterix is worried about Getaflx, what does this reveal about Getaflx?

4. What does the impostor see when he travels through the Gaul village?

5. What does Getafix use in his search in the tree when Asterix comes to him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe Asterix.

6. Describe Obelix.

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

8. What does Crismus Bonus ask Caligula for?

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

10. Why does Crismus Bonus want the potion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What are some instances of magic and the supernatural displayed throughout the novel? What is the significance of potions? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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