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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What explanation does Toby give for Mrs. Shandy's reluctance to employ Dr. Slop?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Distrust.
(c) Modesty.
(d) Spite.

2. In what battle is Toby Shandy wounded?
(a) The siege of Namur.
(b) The battle of Sambre.
(c) The gate of St. Nicholas.
(d) The battle of Roch.

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

4. Who orders hot chestnuts from the kitchen in Volume 4?
(a) Triptolemus.
(b) Phutatorius.
(c) Kysarcius.
(d) Gastripheres.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Yorick?

2. Who is Bobby?

3. Who is sent to fetch Dr. Slop?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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