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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. What does Chief Vitalstatistix declare that it is a time for?

2. Who laments joining the guards?

3. What distinguishes the Gauls from other people?

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

5. Who turns out to be a dimwitted fool by the end of Section 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is a Roman guard's solution for discovering the secret to the potion?

3. How does Asterix gain entrance into the Compendium?

4. Describe Caligula.

5. What is Asterix's solution to help the ox seller?

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

7. Why does Getaflix laugh when Caligula throws a rock in the air?

8. How do the Gauls celebrate?

9. Describe Getaflix.

10. What does Crimus Bonus' scheme of a Roman spy foreshadow?

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

Describe Getaflix. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Getaflix's character in the novel?

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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