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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 Crismus Bonus demands that Asterix surrender, what does Asterix do?

2. What does Crismus beg Getafix to give him?

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

4. What does Crismus Bonus need a volunteer for?

5. When Asterix sees a heavily guarded tent, what does he say to the guards in front?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Caesar.

2. What happens when the Gauls convey the antidote to the Romans?

3. How does Getaflix render the Romans powerless?

4. What makes Crismus furious with Asterix and Getaflix?

5. How does Asterix fool Crismus Bonus into thinking that he and Getaflix are at Crismus' mercy?

6. How is Crismus over-confident?

7. How does Asterix gain access to Getaflix's tent?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Asterix the Gaul is a classic graphic novel. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

"The idea of the weak who defeat the strong appeals," says Uderzo of the popularity of the comic series. What do you think of this statement? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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