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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Toby become Billy Le Fever's guardian?
(a) Billy's mother and father leave him on the doorstep.
(b) Lieutenant Le Fever dies.
(c) Lieutenant Le Fever goes to war.
(d) Billy's mother dies.

3. How do the abbess and the novice make their mules move?
(a) By beating them with rods.
(b) By leading them with a rope.
(c) By splitting the syllables of offensive words.
(d) By reciting poetry.

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

5. What concern does Tristram voice in Chapter 1 of Volume 7?
(a) He longs to find a purpose.
(b) He is frustrated with his appearance.
(c) He will never find a wife.
(d) He may not be able to finish his book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Toby buy to help plan out his old battles?

2. Which city does Tristram describe as nasty and foul-smelling?

3. Who does Bridget plan to seduce?

4. Why does Toby Shandy come to live with Walter and his family?

5. When considering names for his newborn son, which name does Walter like the least?

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