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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Susannah hope to inherit in Volume 5?
(a) Mrs. Shandy's dresses.
(b) Silver and china.
(c) A large sum of money.
(d) Bobby Shandy's estate.

2. Who is called to tend Tristram's wound in Volume 5?
(a) Yorick.
(b) Dr. Slop.
(c) The midwife.
(d) Mrs. Shandy.

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

4. How do the abbess and the novice make their mules move?
(a) By leading them with a rope.
(b) By splitting the syllables of offensive words.
(c) By reciting poetry.
(d) By beating them with rods.

5. What does the commissary accidentally damage in Volume 7?
(a) Tristram's carriage.
(b) Tristram's shoes.
(c) Tristram's notes.
(d) Tristram's breeches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which commandment does Yorick ask Trim to repeat?

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

3. How does Tristram escape death?

4. Why does Tristram relieve himself out the window in Volume 5?

5. Why doesn't Mrs. Shandy accompany Tristram to France?

(see the answer key)

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