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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concerns does Walter Shandy have about Dr. Slop's abilities?
(a) He believes the doctor has been drinking.
(b) He thinks the doctor is too short to operate.
(c) He questions the validity of his medical license.
(d) He is concerned that the forceps will damage the baby.

2. In what battle is Toby Shandy wounded?
(a) The siege of Namur.
(b) The battle of Roch.
(c) The battle of Sambre.
(d) The gate of St. Nicholas.

3. Who orders hot chestnuts from the kitchen in Volume 4?
(a) Kysarcius.
(b) Triptolemus.
(c) Gastripheres.
(d) Phutatorius.

4. Why is Dr. Slop angry at Obidiah in Volume 3?
(a) Obidiah ties tight knots in his bag.
(b) Obidiah ruins his jacket.
(c) Obidiah spills tea on his lap.
(d) He arrives after the baby is born.

5. When was Tristram conceived?
(a) 1669.
(b) 1718.
(c) 1817.
(d) 1689.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the midwife falls, what does Dr. Slop offer to examine?

2. Who dies and leaves Walter a substantial inheritance in Volume 4?

3. What is in Flanders?

4. Who is Trim?

5. What does Walter Shandy decide to write in Volume 5?

(see the answer key)

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