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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 does Asterix do that Getafix considers madness?

2. When Crismus gets furious, what does he do?

3. What does Asterix put on that amuses Getafix but infuriates Crismus?

4. What does Crismus Bonus threaten to do to Asterix?

5. When the cart seller leaves, what is he excited about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are strawberries important to Getaflix?

2. How do Getaflix and Asterix fool the Romans with their potion?

3. What makes Crismus furious with Asterix and Getaflix?

4. Why is Caesar not impressed with Crismus?

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

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

7. Describe Caesar.

8. Why is it difficult to get strawberries?

9. How does the cart seller respond to Asterix's capture?

10. How does Crismus Bonus respond when he hears about Asterix's arrival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Consider the use of names in Asterix the Gaul. The very names provide examples of brilliant uses of dialogue, such as Asterix or a small, seeming addition; Obelisk, who delivers menhirs; and Getafix, the Druid. Discuss the brilliant use of dialogue through names.

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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