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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the irony evident in Walter Shandy's book?
(a) He only repeats what others have already said.
(b) His life is bland and uninteresting.
(c) He neglects Tristram while writing.
(d) He knows nothing about war.

2. To what does Walter Shandy attribute his family problems?
(a) Women.
(b) Bad food.
(c) Bad karma.
(d) Their small noses.

3. What unusual friend does Tristram make in Lyon?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A sheep.
(c) A dove.
(d) A pigeon.

4. Where does Tristram find his travel notes?
(a) Wadded up in the street.
(b) Crumpled up under a lady's hat.
(c) In the donkey's feed sack.
(d) In his back pocket.

5. What book does Walter Shandy hand Dr. Slop after he cuts his thumb?
(a) A book of excommunication.
(b) The Bible.
(c) A medical text.
(d) A collection of poetry by Ovid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tristram write about Calais?

2. What is in Dover?

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

4. In Chapter 1 of Volume 5, what subject does Tristram discuss?

5. Who is present when Tristram is injured in Volume 5?

(see the answer key)

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