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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator?
(a) Toby Shandy.
(b) Walter Shandy.
(c) Tristram Shandy.
(d) Mr. Yorick.

2. Who is named as Tristram's godfather?
(a) Trim.
(b) Obidiah.
(c) Toby.
(d) Yorick.

3. Where does the preface appear in Volume 3?
(a) Tristram promises to include it in the next volume.
(b) At the end of the book.
(c) In the beginning of the book.
(d) In the middle of the book.

4. What is Yorick's first name?
(a) Phutatoruis.
(b) Tristram.
(c) Diduis.
(d) Trismegistus.

5. Why does Yorick christen Tristram with the wrong name?
(a) Susannah mispronounces the name.
(b) Mrs. Shandy interrupts the christening.
(c) He doesn't like the name Walter has chosen.
(d) Yorick is deaf and cannot hear clearly.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is present at Mr. Yorick's death?

4. Whom does Phutatoruis blame for his injury?

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

(see the answer key)

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