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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what battle is Toby Shandy wounded?

2. When considering names for his newborn son, which name does Walter like the least?

3. Who helps the village midwife attain a license?

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

5. Who is Slawkenburguis?

Short Essay Questions

1. With what hobby is Toby Shandy obsessed?

2. What declaration does Tristram make about his narration in Volume 1?

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

4. Describe Walter Shandy.

5. Why does Trim deliver a sermon in Volume 2?

6. What distracts Walter Shandy from his ire at the end of Volume 4?

7. How does Walter Shandy attempt to change Tristram's name?

8. What misunderstanding does Toby have about bridges in Volume 3?

9. Describe Tristram Shandy.

10. Why is Dr. Slop offended by the midwife's request to attend the birthing?

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