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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where on his body is Toby Shandy wounded?
(a) His knee.
(b) His head.
(c) His groin.
(d) His back.

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

3. What type of handkerchief does Walter Shandy use in Volume 3?
(a) India.
(b) Irish linen.
(c) Lace.
(d) Silk.

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

5. What explanation does Toby give for Mrs. Shandy's reluctance to employ Dr. Slop?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Spite.
(c) Modesty.
(d) Distrust.

6. How many children does Obidiah have?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) None.

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

8. What is in Flanders?
(a) Bobby's university.
(b) The most effective physicians.
(c) Toby and the British army.
(d) The finest lacemakers.

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

10. What animal does Toby gently catch and release when Tristram is ten?
(a) A flea.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A gnat.
(d) A fly.

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

12. How long does Toby take to recover from his injury?
(a) Six years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Six days.

13. What happens to Bobby at the end of Volume 4?
(a) He marries a French woman.
(b) He embarks on a tour of Europe.
(c) He arrives to rescue Tristram.
(d) He dies.

14. Who is sent to fetch Dr. Slop?
(a) Trim.
(b) Toby.
(c) Obadiah.
(d) Susannah.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yorick christen Tristram with the wrong name?

2. What tune does Toby whistle in Volume 3?

3. What concern does Walter Shandy express about his son's birth in Volume 2?

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

5. Who delivers a fine sermon while the other characters wait for Tristram's birth?

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