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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

 

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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

 

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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

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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.

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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

 

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