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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. Why is Getafix willing to make the antidote for Crismus?

2. To what city do Asterix and Getafix return to make the antidote?

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

4. Why is the person who talks to Crismus angry at him?

5. What does the cart seller do to the volunteer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Crimus Bonus and Marcus Ginantonicus plotting?

3. Why does Crismus Bonus cry?

4. What does the cloak in the tent signify?

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

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

7. What makes Crismus furious with Asterix and Getaflix?

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

9. Why is Caesar not impressed with Crismus?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes in the book is good versus evil. List at least four examples where the author employs this specific theme. Is the battle between good and evil obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in the battle? Do you think the right person won? Does good always triumph over evil? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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