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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 reaction does Susannah have to Bobby's death?
(a) She continues reading her book.
(b) She comments philosophically.
(c) She goes back to sleep.
(d) She runs into the kitchen weeping.

2. For what item is Tristram forced to pay in Lyon?
(a) A notebook.
(b) A suitcase.
(c) A new shoe.
(d) Another carriage.

3. Why are the lead weights removed from the window that falls on Tristram?
(a) To prevent Tristram from cutting his fingers.
(b) To make part of Toby's fortification.
(c) To make a fork.
(d) Lead is toxic to children.

4. In Volume 5, why does Mrs. Shandy eavesdrop on her husband?
(a) She thought she heard the word "wife".
(b) She wants to learn about the world of men.
(c) She suspects he is being unfaithful.
(d) She is interested in his reaction.

5. What does Walter Shandy decide to write in Volume 5?
(a) An educational book.
(b) A philosophy volume.
(c) A history book.
(d) An autobiography.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is buried in the tomb of the two lovers?

2. What does Billy inherit from Lieutenant Le Fever?

3. How old is Tristram when he is injured by a falling window sash?

4. Where does Toby Shandy set up his battle scenes?

5. What does Trim inherit from Lieutenant Le Fever?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unusual friend does Tristram make in Lyon?

2. Describe the farcical nature of the story of the abbess and the novice.

3. How does Toby plan to approach Widow Wadham about his affections?

4. What are the "beds of justice"?

5. Why do Toby and Trim temporarily move in with Widow Wadham?

6. How does Toby react to the end of the war?

7. How does Toby discover his love for Widow Wadham?

8. How does Toby become Billy Le Fever's guardian?

9. Why does Tristram's mother eavesdrop on Walter and Toby's conversation in Volume 5?

10. What inconsistencies exist in Tristram's friendship with Eugenuis?

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