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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Volume 4, why does the man with the big nose travel to Strasborg?
(a) To find a wife.
(b) To attend a nose convention.
(c) To sell a cow.
(d) To seek a surgeon.

2. What falls after Walter realizes Tristram has been named incorrectly?
(a) The bed.
(b) A glass vase.
(c) His breeches.
(d) The clock.

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

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

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

6. When considering names for his newborn son, which name does Walter like the least?
(a) Judas.
(b) Nick.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Tristram.

7. According to Uncle Toby, when do Tristram's problems begin?
(a) At the age of five.
(b) Nine months before he enters the world.
(c) At birth.
(d) Sixty seconds after he is conceived.

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

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

10. Why is Tristram's christening rushed?
(a) The vicar is leaving town.
(b) Yorick charges extra on Sundays.
(c) Fights break out concerning his name.
(d) Susannah believes he is dying.

11. Who is sent to fetch the midwife?
(a) Trim.
(b) Susannah.
(c) Toby.
(d) Obadiah.

12. What does Mr. Yorick often loan the villagers?
(a) Money.
(b) His horses.
(c) His cloak.
(d) Grain.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is sent to fetch Dr. Slop's medicine bag?

2. Why is Dr. Slop offended by the request to come to the birthing room?

3. Why is Dr. Slop angry at Obidiah in Volume 3?

4. What is Yorick's first name?

5. Who does Tristram compare to the main character in Don Quixote?

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