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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Phutatoruis' profession?
(a) The bishop.
(b) Yorick.
(c) A writer.
(d) A lawyer.

2. Why does Toby Shandy come to live with Walter and his family?
(a) To recover from a war wound.
(b) His parents abandoned him.
(c) He lost all his money in a bet.
(d) He is too old to live alone.

3. How does Dr. Slop injure baby Tristram during delivery?
(a) With his forceps.
(b) He sews Tristram's ears to his head.
(c) He drops Tristram on his head.
(d) He accidentally circumcises Tristram.

4. What does Phutatoruis exclaim when he is injured?
(a) Aye!
(b) Oy!
(c) Zounds!
(d) Happenstance!

5. Why is Tristram's christening rushed?
(a) Yorick charges extra on Sundays.
(b) Susannah believes he is dying.
(c) The vicar is leaving town.
(d) Fights break out concerning his name.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Trim's true name?

2. Who is sent to fetch Dr. Slop's medicine bag?

3. What concerns does Walter Shandy have about Dr. Slop's abilities?

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

5. To what does Walter Shandy attribute his family problems?

(see the answer key)

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