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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What opinion does Tristram have about time?
(a) It is meaningless.
(b) It moves too quickly.
(c) Everyone's concept of time is different.
(d) It moves too slowly.

2. What does Toby buy to help plan out his old battles?
(a) A scope.
(b) A map.
(c) A compass.
(d) A riding crop.

3. How many miles away does Dr. Slop live?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Twenty.

4. What is Diduis' profession?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) Yorick.
(c) The bishop.
(d) A writer.

5. Who is Bobby?
(a) Tristram's eldest brother.
(b) Tristram's imaginary friend.
(c) Tristram's uncle.
(d) Tristram's youngest brother.

6. Why is Dr. Slop angry at Obidiah in Volume 3?
(a) Obidiah ties tight knots in his bag.
(b) He arrives after the baby is born.
(c) Obidiah spills tea on his lap.
(d) Obidiah ruins his jacket.

7. When the midwife falls, what does Dr. Slop offer to examine?
(a) Her nose.
(b) Her hip.
(c) Her hand.
(d) Her shin.

8. What is Mrs. Shandy's maiden name?
(a) Elizabeth Mollineux.
(b) Elizabeth Yorick.
(c) Elsabeth Mollard.
(d) Emily Yorick.

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

10. Who does Mrs. Shandy wish to have deliver her child?
(a) Walter Shandy.
(b) Mr. Yorick.
(c) Dr. Slop.
(d) The village midwife.

11. What is Yorick's first name?
(a) Diduis.
(b) Tristram.
(c) Phutatoruis.
(d) Trismegistus.

12. Who does Tristram compare to the main character in Don Quixote?
(a) Mr. Yorick.
(b) Toby Shandy.
(c) Walter Shandy.
(d) Dr. Slop.

13. What does Mrs. Shandy question while she and her husband are conceiving Tristram?
(a) If Walter has been faithful.
(b) If the clock is wound.
(c) If the table is set.
(d) If the alarm is set.

14. What is Homenas?
(a) A town.
(b) A church.
(c) A law text.
(d) A song.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What comfort does Dr. Slop offer Walter Shandy in Volume 2?

2. Who is sent to fetch Dr. Slop?

3. What part of baby Tristram's body is damaged during delivery?

4. Where on his body is Trim wounded?

5. In what battle is Toby Shandy wounded?

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