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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Walter Shandy hand Dr. Slop after he cuts his thumb?

2. What happens to Bobby at the end of Volume 4?

3. What does Mr. Yorick often loan the villagers?

4. Who is Hammond Shandy?

5. In Volume 3, what does Dr. Slop create in the kitchen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Slawkenburguis' story?

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

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

8. Describe Walter Shandy.

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

10. Why does Obidiah ride to Dr. Slop's residence twice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the symbolism evident in the novel. What is the significance of Bobby's death and Tristram's journey through France? How are symbols or symbolic imagery used to advance the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of irony in the novel. What ironies result from Uncle Toby's hobbies? What is the purpose of the ironies evident in the novel? Is irony an effective tool to change behavior?

Essay Topic 3

What lessons does Sterne impart about communication? How do the characters express ideas to each other? What element of communication is missing from their dialogue and how does this affect character development?

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