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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Slop injure baby Tristram during delivery?
(a) He accidentally circumcises Tristram.
(b) He drops Tristram on his head.
(c) He sews Tristram's ears to his head.
(d) With his forceps.

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

3. When the midwife falls, what does Dr. Slop offer to examine?
(a) Her hand.
(b) Her nose.
(c) Her hip.
(d) Her shin.

4. Where does Tristram find his travel notes?
(a) In the donkey's feed sack.
(b) Wadded up in the street.
(c) Crumpled up under a lady's hat.
(d) In his back pocket.

5. What part of baby Tristram's body is damaged during delivery?
(a) His ears.
(b) His head.
(c) His left foot.
(d) His nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tristram consult for advice in Volume 7?

2. What tune does Toby whistle in Volume 3?

3. Who has accompanied Tristram to France in the past?

4. What unusual friend does Tristram make in Lyon?

5. What is the irony evident in Walter Shandy's book?

(see the answer key)

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