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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What comfort does Dr. Slop offer Walter Shandy in Volume 2?
(a) All births are difficult.
(b) He is young enough to find another wife.
(c) Children do grow up and move away.
(d) Medicine has made great advances.

3. Which famous Astronomical clock does Tristram describe in Volume 7?
(a) St. Mark's clock.
(b) The Jubilee clock.
(c) Lippius's clock.
(d) Big Ben.

4. In Volume 8, which character makes a battle plan with Toby to approach the Widow Wadham?
(a) Trim.
(b) Walter.
(c) Susannah.
(d) Tristram.

5. How does Walter Shandy determine to compensate for Tristram's deformity?
(a) By removing all the mirrors from the house.
(b) By teaching him Latin.
(c) By giving him a strong name.
(d) By forcing him to grow tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the lead weights removed from the window that falls on Tristram?

2. What are the "beds of justice"?

3. Why does Toby become Billy Le Fever's guardian?

4. What is in Dover?

5. What part of baby Tristram's body is damaged during delivery?

(see the answer key)

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