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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do the volunteers go in search of the ingredient for Getaflx?
(a) Several days.
(b) A few hours.
(c) A week.
(d) A month.

2. What does Asterix do that Getafix considers madness?
(a) Enters the Compendium alone.
(b) Leaves the Colliseum.
(c) Approaches the owner of the Caves.
(d) Steals the keys to the Centurion.

3. While one guard remains in front of the tent by Asterix, what happens to the other guard?
(a) He runs away in fear.
(b) He is locked in battle with Asterix.
(c) He goes looking for reinforcements.
(d) He hides his head in shame.

4. What does Getafix offer to do in return for Asterix's freedom?
(a) Steam a fish.
(b) Bake a pie.
(c) Make the potion.
(d) Cook a meal.

5. When Crismus tries to test his new strength, what is he able to lift?
(a) A horse.
(b) A pebble.
(c) A rock.
(d) A chariot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who finally volunteers for Crimus Bonus' request?

3. What is the message or lesson concerning the consequence given to the conspirators?

4. What are Asterix and Getafix doing that infuriates Crismus when he goes to talk to them?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is it difficult to get strawberries?

10. Why is Caesar not impressed with Crismus?

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