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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Walter and Toby do after Dr. Slop leaves the parlor?
(a) Fall asleep.
(b) Play cards.
(c) Drink brandy.
(d) Read books.

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

3. To what does Walter Shandy attribute his family problems?
(a) Their small noses.
(b) Bad karma.
(c) Bad food.
(d) Women.

4. Why doesn't Mrs. Shandy accompany Tristram to France?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She does not like the smell.
(c) She fears mules.
(d) She is busy knitting breeches.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which commandment does Yorick ask Trim to repeat?

2. How is Toby wounded in Volume 3?

3. Of what descent is Mr. Yorick's family?

4. Who is sent to fetch Dr. Slop?

5. What does Toby buy to help plan out his old battles?

(see the answer key)

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