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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Toby Shandy stop setting up battle scenes?
(a) He is bored with war.
(b) The war ends.
(c) He is preparing for Billy's arrival.
(d) To spend more time with Tristram.

2. What is Tristram forced to sell in Lyon?
(a) His coat.
(b) His breeches.
(c) His carriage.
(d) His sword.

3. Who asks Dr. Slop to come to the birthing room?
(a) Obidiah.
(b) Walter Shandy.
(c) The midwife.
(d) Susannah.

4. Why are the lead weights removed from the window that falls on Tristram?
(a) To make a fork.
(b) To make part of Toby's fortification.
(c) Lead is toxic to children.
(d) To prevent Tristram from cutting his fingers.

5. Why does Tristram relieve himself out the window in Volume 5?
(a) The toilet is not working.
(b) He is too busy playing to go down to the outhouse.
(c) The chamber pot is missing from under the bed.
(d) It is raining too hard to go outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is named as Tristram's godfather?

2. What are the "beds of justice"?

3. What tune does Toby whistle in Volume 9?

4. What does Widow Wadham want to see in Volume 9?

5. Who tries to discourage Toby from marriage in Volume 9?

(see the answer key)

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