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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 say they are too tired, where do they retire?

2. How long do the volunteers go in search of the ingredient for Getaflx?

3. What area does the cart seller leave by the end of Section 3?

4. What does Crismus realize he must do to be cured by Getafix?

5. What is the defeat of the Romans foreshadowed by?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Caesar not impressed with Crismus?

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

6. Why is it difficult to get strawberries?

7. How does Getaflix render the Romans powerless?

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

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

10. What makes Crismus furious with Asterix and Getaflix?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of intelligence. Identify at least two motifs about cunning and intelligence in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

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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