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

2. When Crismus tries to test his new strength, what is he able to lift?

3. Who is released temporarily at the end of Section 4?

4. Who easily defeats the Romans in their efforts?

5. When Crismus goes to the tent, what does he find in there after Asterix has left?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the foolish cart seller?

2. Why are strawberries important to Getaflix?

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

4. How does Getaflix render the Romans powerless?

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

6. Describe Caesar.

7. What are three instances that Crismus lies?

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

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

10. What are Crimus Bonus and Marcus Ginantonicus plotting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Asterix the Gaul is written in the third-person omniscient point of view. Is this point of view more or less effective than telling the story from the first-person perspective of Asterix? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Goscinny is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why Goscinny chose that particular author or reference.

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