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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What explanation does Toby give for Mrs. Shandy's reluctance to employ Dr. Slop?
(a) Spite.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Modesty.
(d) Distrust.

2. Who is present when Tristram is injured in Volume 5?
(a) Yorick.
(b) Trim.
(c) Susannah.
(d) Toby.

3. How does Dr. Slop cut his thumb?
(a) On a sharp edge of the tea cup.
(b) While trying to operate on Mrs. Shandy.
(c) While trying to open his bag.
(d) Trying to hold onto the reins.

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

5. Who is Dolly?
(a) The chambermaid.
(b) The midwife.
(c) Toby Shandy's wife.
(d) Mr. Yorick's horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reaction does Walter Shandy have to Bobby's death?

2. In what battle is Toby Shandy wounded?

3. What does Mrs. Shandy question while she and her husband are conceiving Tristram?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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