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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reaction does Trim have to Bobby's death?
(a) He delivers a poetical speech.
(b) He weeps uncontrollably.
(c) He goes back to sleep.
(d) He continues reading his book.

3. What does Trim oil in Volume 3?
(a) Door hinges.
(b) The generator.
(c) His hair.
(d) The floor.

4. How does Walter Shandy determine to compensate for Tristram's deformity?
(a) By forcing him to grow tall.
(b) By teaching him Latin.
(c) By removing all the mirrors from the house.
(d) By giving him a strong name.

5. How tall is Dr. Slop?
(a) Five and three-quarters of a foot tall.
(b) Three feet, eleven inches tall.
(c) Six feet tall.
(d) Four and a half feet tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous engineer do Toby and Walter discuss while waiting for Tristram's birth?

2. Why are the lead weights removed from the window that falls on Tristram?

3. What phrase is inscribed on Mr. Yorick's gravestone?

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

5. Who is Bobby?

(see the answer key)

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