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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Bobby?
(a) Tristram's imaginary friend.
(b) Tristram's uncle.
(c) Tristram's youngest brother.
(d) Tristram's eldest brother.

2. Who is Mr. Yorick?
(a) The midwife's husband.
(b) The village parson.
(c) Walter's servant.
(d) The village doctor.

3. Where on his body is Trim wounded?
(a) His head.
(b) His groin.
(c) His back.
(d) His knee.

4. What concern does Walter Shandy express about his son's birth in Volume 2?
(a) A long delivery could cause a deformity.
(b) Mrs. Shandy's pelvis could crush his head.
(c) Mrs. Shandy is too old to deliver a child.
(d) A breech birth is indicative of a stubborn child.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who delivers a fine sermon while the other characters wait for Tristram's birth?

2. What is Trim's true name?

3. What type of book does Toby plan to write?

4. Who does Tristram compare to the main character in Don Quixote?

5. Who is the narrator?

(see the answer key)

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