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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 saves Toby's life after the war?

2. What is in Flanders?

3. Who is present at Mr. Yorick's death?

4. What is Phutatoruis' profession?

5. What phrase is inscribed on Mr. Yorick's gravestone?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. To what does Uncle Toby attribute to Tristram's problems before entering the world?

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

4. Describe Yorick.

5. Describe Toby Shandy.

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

7. How is Tristram's face deformed?

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

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

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

What elements of foreshadowing are present in the novel? How does foreshadowing motivate the action of the plot? How does Sterne use foreshadowing as a marketing tool?

Essay Topic 2

What impact does superficial and self-serving behavior have on the characters in the novel? Do any of the characters demonstrate growth or emotional development? What point might Sterne be making about human behavior?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the protagonist and antagonists of the novel. How is Tristram an "anti-hero"? What conflicts does he endure? How are the conflicts of the novel resolved?

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