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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. When Asterix and Getafix leave the tent, who arrives soon after?

2. How many people try Getaflx's concoction?

3. When Asterix is tied to the table, what does he do?

4. Why is Getafix willing to make the antidote for Crismus?

5. Where does Getafix go with soldiers in search of ingredients?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Crimus Bonus and Marcus Ginantonicus plotting?

2. Why is Caesar not impressed with Crismus?

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

4. How does Asterix redeem himself in front of Caesar?

5. How does Asterix use his cunning to rescue Getafix?

6. Why is it difficult to get strawberries?

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

8. What makes Crismus furious with Asterix and Getaflix?

9. Why does Crismus get angry with Getaflix in Section 4?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Politics are also referred to in the book. Goscinny refers to the politics of Roman colonists and Gaul citizens. Discuss the use of politics in the graphic novel. Do you think politics are an important part of the book? Explain. How else could Goscinny incorporate politics into the book? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for Asterix the Gaul. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in Asterix the Gaul?

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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