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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what descent is Mr. Yorick's family?
(a) French.
(b) German.
(c) Danish.
(d) Jewish.

2. Who is Slawkenburguis?
(a) A nose scholar.
(b) Walter's favorite philosopher.
(c) A famous physician.
(d) A local lawyer.

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

4. How is Toby wounded in Volume 3?
(a) He faints at the sight of the scalpel.
(b) He pinches his thumb in the clamp.
(c) He trips over the rug and falls.
(d) Dr. Slop's forceps tear his skin.

5. In what battle is Toby Shandy wounded?
(a) The gate of St. Nicholas.
(b) The battle of Roch.
(c) The siege of Namur.
(d) The battle of Sambre.

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

7. How does Walter Shandy determine to compensate for Tristram's deformity?
(a) By giving him a strong name.
(b) By removing all the mirrors from the house.
(c) By teaching him Latin.
(d) By forcing him to grow tall.

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

9. Where does the preface appear in Volume 3?
(a) Tristram promises to include it in the next volume.
(b) At the end of the book.
(c) In the beginning of the book.
(d) In the middle of the book.

10. Which famous poet does Tristram quote in Volume 1?
(a) Theognis.
(b) Ovid.
(c) Poe.
(d) Horace.

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

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

13. In Volume 3, what does Dr. Slop create in the kitchen?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A sandwich.
(c) A scalpel.
(d) An omelet.

14. On which night does Walter Shandy always wind the clock?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall is Dr. Slop?

2. Why is Tristram's christening rushed?

3. What medical procedure does Walter Shandy suggest for his wife?

4. Why does Toby Shandy come to live with Walter and his family?

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

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