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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who plans on spying on Toby through a keyhole?
(a) Bridget.
(b) Tristram.
(c) Mrs. Shandy.
(d) Trim.

2. Who is sent to fetch Dr. Slop's medicine bag?
(a) Trim.
(b) Toby.
(c) Obadiah.
(d) Susannah.

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

4. What is the irony evident in Walter Shandy's book?
(a) He neglects Tristram while writing.
(b) His life is bland and uninteresting.
(c) He knows nothing about war.
(d) He only repeats what others have already said.

5. What concern does Tristram voice in Chapter 1 of Volume 7?
(a) He will never find a wife.
(b) He may not be able to finish his book.
(c) He longs to find a purpose.
(d) He is frustrated with his appearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What medical instrument does Dr. Slop show Toby?

2. What concerns does Walter Shandy have about Dr. Slop's abilities?

3. What is Phutatoruis' profession?

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

5. How tall is Dr. Slop?

(see the answer key)

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