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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. Who is the only one in the Gaul village that knows the ingredients to the potion?

2. What does Asterix say to Obelix when they are walking before they hear Roman soldiers approaching?

3. What does Getafix refuse to give Asterix?

4. What do the Roman soldiers say to Crismus Bonus about their spy?

5. What does Obelix observe about the Romans who attacked Asterix?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Asterix.

2. Describe Obelix.

3. How does Caligula manipulate Getaflix?

4. What is the Roman plan for Caligula?

5. Why is Getaflix in a tree?

6. What happens when Asterix is hunting in the woods?

7. Why does Crismus Bonus fail to retrieve the potion recipe from Getaflix?

8. Describe the conditions in Gaul when the novel begins.

9. What is unusual about the Gauls to Crismus Bonus?

10. How does Asterix react to Caligula's disclosure?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Asterix the Gaul. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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