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

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

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

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

5. Who is present at Mr. Yorick's death?
(a) Obadiah.
(b) Tristram.
(c) Eugenuis.
(d) Dr. Slop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies and leaves Walter a substantial inheritance in Volume 4?

2. What concern does Walter Shandy express about his son's birth in Volume 2?

3. Where does the preface appear in Volume 3?

4. What does Phutatoruis exclaim when he is injured?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What unusual literary element is placed in the middle of Volume 3?

2. Describe Yorick.

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

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

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

6. How does Tristram end up with the wrong name?

7. Describe Walter Shandy.

8. Whom does Dr. Slop blame for his injury?

9. What is Slawkenburguis' story?

10. How does Toby's hobby assist in his recovery?

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