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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tristram interrupts his story about Toby with an anecdote about which author?
(a) Horace.
(b) Edgar Allen Poe.
(c) Ovid.
(d) John Locke.

2. What reaction does Walter Shandy have to Bobby's death?
(a) He weeps uncontrollably.
(b) He comments philosophically.
(c) He goes back to sleep.
(d) He continues reading his book.

3. Who delivers a fine sermon while the other characters wait for Tristram's birth?
(a) Mr. Yorick.
(b) Toby.
(c) Obadiah.
(d) Trim.

4. Which famous poet does Tristram quote in Volume 1?
(a) Poe.
(b) Horace.
(c) Ovid.
(d) Theognis.

5. Why is Dr. Slop offended by the request to come to the birthing room?
(a) He expects to be paid in advance.
(b) He has not finished his tea.
(c) He is not finished telling his story to Toby.
(d) He feels the midwife should personally ask for his help.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Toby wounded in Volume 3?

2. Why does Yorick christen Tristram with the wrong name?

3. What does Susannah hope to inherit in Volume 5?

4. How many miles away does Dr. Slop live?

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

(see the answer key)

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