Name _____________________________ |  |  | Date ___________________ Asterix at the Olympic Games Key 1 - Answer ID # 0267506

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1. | What did Saintpancras tell the Romans that finally gave them hope?
2. | What did the Romans overhear that cheered them up so much?
3. | Where does the story start?
4. | Why is Gluteus Maximus so shocked when he is beaten?
5. | Why was Obelix taken off the team automatically?

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6. | What did Asterix do with his Palms of Victory?
|  | He gave his Palms to the real Romans.
|  | He gave his Palms back to the Greeks because he hadn't really won the race.
|  | He gave his Palms to Vitalstatistix to display in their village.
|  | He hung his Palms over the door of his home.
7. | What did the Gauls do that shocked the Romans so much at the beginning of the story?
|  | The Gauls won every event at the Olympic Games.
|  | The Gauls claimed they were also Romans.
|  | The Gauls ate raw meat and olives to prepare for the games.
|  | The Gauls had their strongest man throw a tree three miles.
8. | Why did Gluteus Maximus keep asking for a broom?
|  | He thought the only thing he was good enough for was sweeping the floor.
|  | He used the broom in his exercise regime.
|  | He wanted to clean up the arena where the Olympic Games were to be held.
|  | He liked to clean up after himself.
9. | Who was chosen to represent the Gauls at the Olympic Games?
|  | Asterix and Vitalstatistix
|  | Obelix and Vitalstatistix
|  | Asterix and Obelix
|  | Obelix and Getafix

Name _____________________________ |  |  | Date ___________________ Asterix at the Olympic Games Key 1 - Answer ID # 0267506

10. | What advantage did the Gauls have over the other participants?
|  | The Gauls' village druid had magical powers and cast spells on their opponents.
|  | The Gauls were didn't care if they won or lost the games.
|  | The Gauls had a magic potion that enhanced their athletic abilities.
|  | The Gauls were larger than all their opponents.
11. | Why were the Olympic Senators worried after the first day of competition?
|  | They were embarrassed that their athletes were doing so poorly in the competition.
|  | They were afraid the Gauls were chasing away all their tourists.
|  | They were embarrassed that their athletes were doing so well in the competition.
|  | They were afraid they would lose their tourist income if only the Greeks won events.
12. | Why did Gluteus Maximus give up so many times?
|  | Gluteus was afraid of Veriambitius and what would happen if he didn't win.
|  | Gluteus was afraid of Caesar and what would happen if he didn't win.
|  | Gluteus knew he could never beat the Gauls and their magic potion.
|  | Gluteus knew he wasn't good enough to participate in the Olympic Games.
13. | What is a galley in this story?
|  | A monument
|  | A ship
|  | A kitchen
|  | A soldier

Name _____________________________ |  |  | Date ___________________ Asterix at the Olympic Games (Key 1 - Answer ID # 0267506)

Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word.

1. | consult
| first time, extraordinary
| seek advice from
| a seagoing vessel propelled mainly by oars, sometimes with the aid of sails, used in ancient and medieval times
| a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile or about 1.15 statute miles per hour.
2. | knot
| a seagoing vessel propelled mainly by oars, sometimes with the aid of sails, used in ancient and medieval times
| first time, extraordinary
| seek advice from
| a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile or about 1.15 statute miles per hour.
3. | cauldron
| wild pig
| to make ineligible to participate
| inequitable, prejudiced
| large pot
4. | disqualify
| a seagoing vessel propelled mainly by oars, sometimes with the aid of sails, used in ancient and medieval times
| wild pig
| seek advice from
| to make ineligible to participate
5. | discriminatory
| seek advice from
| inequitable, prejudiced
| large pot
| a seagoing vessel propelled mainly by oars, sometimes with the aid of sails, used in ancient and medieval times
6. | morale
| emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.
| large pot
| to make ineligible to participate
| wild pig
7. | boar
| emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.
| occupant, citizen, resident
| wild pig
| inequitable, prejudiced
8. | inhabitant
| first time, extraordinary
| occupant, citizen, resident
| emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.
| inequitable, prejudiced

Asterix at the Olympic Games Key 1 - Answer ID # 0267506

entire book

1. | What did Saintpancras tell the Romans that finally gave them hope? He reminded them all artificial stimulants were forbidden during the Games.
2. | What did the Romans overhear that cheered them up so much? They overheard the Gauls talking about their magic potion being in an unguarded shed.
3. | Where does the story start? Gaul
4. | Why is Gluteus Maximus so shocked when he is beaten? He is beaten by a fat man and a tiny man.
5. | Why was Obelix taken off the team automatically? He had fallen into the cauldron magic potion as a baby and absorbed the potion into his system.

Review

6. | What did Asterix do with his Palms of Victory?
|  | He gave his Palms to the real Romans.
|  | He gave his Palms back to the Greeks because he hadn't really won the race.
|  | He gave his Palms to Vitalstatistix to display in their village.
|  | He hung his Palms over the door of his home.
7. | What did the Gauls do that shocked the Romans so much at the beginning of the story?
|  | The Gauls won every event at the Olympic Games.
|  | The Gauls claimed they were also Romans.
|  | The Gauls ate raw meat and olives to prepare for the games.
|  | The Gauls had their strongest man throw a tree three miles.
8. | Why did Gluteus Maximus keep asking for a broom?
|  | He thought the only thing he was good enough for was sweeping the floor.
|  | He used the broom in his exercise regime.
|  | He wanted to clean up the arena where the Olympic Games were to be held.
|  | He liked to clean up after himself.
9. | Who was chosen to represent the Gauls at the Olympic Games?
|  | Asterix and Vitalstatistix
|  | Obelix and Vitalstatistix
|  | Asterix and Obelix
|  | Obelix and Getafix

Asterix at the Olympic Games Key 1 - Answer ID # 0267506

10. | What advantage did the Gauls have over the other participants?
|  | The Gauls' village druid had magical powers and cast spells on their opponents.
|  | The Gauls were didn't care if they won or lost the games.
|  | The Gauls had a magic potion that enhanced their athletic abilities.
|  | The Gauls were larger than all their opponents.
11. | Why were the Olympic Senators worried after the first day of competition?
|  | They were embarrassed that their athletes were doing so poorly in the competition.
|  | They were afraid the Gauls were chasing away all their tourists.
|  | They were embarrassed that their athletes were doing so well in the competition.
|  | They were afraid they would lose their tourist income if only the Greeks won events.
12. | Why did Gluteus Maximus give up so many times?
|  | Gluteus was afraid of Veriambitius and what would happen if he didn't win.
|  | Gluteus was afraid of Caesar and what would happen if he didn't win.
|  | Gluteus knew he could never beat the Gauls and their magic potion.
|  | Gluteus knew he wasn't good enough to participate in the Olympic Games.
13. | What is a galley in this story?
|  | A monument
|  | A ship
|  | A kitchen
|  | A soldier

Asterix at the Olympic Games Key 1 - Answer ID # 0267506

1. | consult
| first time, extraordinary
| seek advice from
| a seagoing vessel propelled mainly by oars, sometimes with the aid of sails, used in ancient and medieval times
| a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile or about 1.15 statute miles per hour.
2. | knot
| a seagoing vessel propelled mainly by oars, sometimes with the aid of sails, used in ancient and medieval times
| first time, extraordinary
| seek advice from
| a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile or about 1.15 statute miles per hour.
3. | cauldron
| wild pig
| to make ineligible to participate
| inequitable, prejudiced
| large pot
4. | disqualify
| a seagoing vessel propelled mainly by oars, sometimes with the aid of sails, used in ancient and medieval times
| wild pig
| seek advice from
| to make ineligible to participate
5. | discriminatory
| seek advice from
| inequitable, prejudiced
| large pot
| a seagoing vessel propelled mainly by oars, sometimes with the aid of sails, used in ancient and medieval times
6. | morale
| emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.
| large pot
| to make ineligible to participate
| wild pig
7. | boar
| emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.
| occupant, citizen, resident
| wild pig
| inequitable, prejudiced
8. | inhabitant
| first time, extraordinary
| occupant, citizen, resident
| emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.
| inequitable, prejudiced