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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concerns does Walter Shandy have about Dr. Slop's abilities?
(a) He believes the doctor has been drinking.
(b) He is concerned that the forceps will damage the baby.
(c) He questions the validity of his medical license.
(d) He thinks the doctor is too short to operate.

2. What part of baby Tristram's body is damaged during delivery?
(a) His left foot.
(b) His ears.
(c) His nose.
(d) His head.

3. Why does Toby spend a few nights at the Widow Wadham's house?
(a) She hosts a large party.
(b) She needs manly work done in the house.
(c) The construction of his house is incomplete.
(d) His house floods.

4. Which famous engineer do Toby and Walter discuss while waiting for Tristram's birth?
(a) Stevinus.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Horace.
(d) Euclid.

5. On what day does Trim fall in love?
(a) Monday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what battle is Toby Shandy wounded?

2. What new hobby does Toby Shandy pursue in Volume 6?

3. Who is Toby Shandy?

4. In Volume 5, what does Walter Shandy do while his son's wound is being tended?

5. Which commandment does Yorick ask Trim to repeat?

(see the answer key)

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