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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 is too old to deliver a child.
(c) A breech birth is indicative of a stubborn child.
(d) Mrs. Shandy's pelvis could crush his head.

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

4. What tune does Toby whistle in Volume 3?
(a) Ally Croaker.
(b) Eileen Oge.
(c) Lillabullero.
(d) The Keys of Canterbury.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Shandy wish to deliver her child?

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

3. Why is Tristram's christening rushed?

4. What is dropped into Phutatoruis' lap in Volume 4?

5. What does Phutatoruis exclaim when he is injured?

(see the answer key)

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