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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tune does Toby whistle in Volume 3?
(a) Eileen Oge.
(b) Ally Croaker.
(c) Lillabullero.
(d) The Keys of Canterbury.

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

3. Who delivers a fine sermon while the other characters wait for Tristram's birth?
(a) Mr. Yorick.
(b) Toby.
(c) Trim.
(d) Obadiah.

4. What part of baby Tristram's body is damaged during delivery?
(a) His head.
(b) His ears.
(c) His left foot.
(d) His nose.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Walter and Toby do after Dr. Slop leaves the parlor?

2. Where on his body is Trim wounded?

3. What type of handkerchief does Walter Shandy use in Volume 3?

4. On which night does Walter Shandy always wind the clock?

5. With whom does Aunt Dinah have an affair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Walter Shandy.

2. How does Yorick assist the midwife?

3. What concerns does Walter Shandy have about Dr. Slop's medical abilities?

4. Describe Toby Shandy.

5. What topics do the men discuss in Volume 2 while waiting for Tristram's birth?

6. Why does Walter Shandy decide to name his son Trismegistus?

7. Why does Tristram's mother give birth in the country?

8. What differing opinions do Walter Shandy and his wife have about childbirth?

9. What is Slawkenburguis' story?

10. How does Walter Shandy help his brother after he returns from war?

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