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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many children does Obidiah have?
(a) Twelve.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

4. When the midwife falls, what does Dr. Slop offer to examine?
(a) Her shin.
(b) Her hip.
(c) Her nose.
(d) Her hand.

5. Who is the Homunculus?
(a) Walter Shandy.
(b) Tristram Shandy.
(c) Mr. Yorick.
(d) Mrs. Shandy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Toby give for Mrs. Shandy's reluctance to employ Dr. Slop?

2. In Volume 3, what confusion does Toby have about Dr. Slop's creation?

3. Who is Mr. Yorick?

4. How is Toby wounded in Volume 3?

5. What type of handkerchief does Walter Shandy use in Volume 3?

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