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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 do all of the Romans do by the end of Section 3?

2. What will the messenger receive in return for his work of finding the missing ingredient?

3. By releasing Asterix, what has Caesar done?

4. Who plots against Caesar?

5. What is the message or lesson concerning the consequence given to the conspirators?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Crimus Bonus and Marcus Ginantonicus plotting?

2. What is funny about Asterix's behavior when the torturer arrives and what does it signify?

3. Why is Getaflix willing to give in to Crismus' demand?

4. How does the audience receive the lesson or message that "wrong begets punishment" in the final section of the novel?

5. How are future adventures foreshadowed by the end of the novel?

6. How is Crismus over-confident?

7. Describe Crismus Bonus.

8. What happens to the foolish cart seller?

9. How is Crismus careless and what does this cost him?

10. How does Crismus finally receive the strawberries he needs to give Getaflix?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Goscinny constantly brings up allusions and imagery associated with strength. Give three examples of how strength is portrayed and characters who unexpectedly show great confidence in Asterix the Gaul.

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