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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Toby Shandy come to live with Walter and his family?
(a) His parents abandoned him.
(b) He lost all his money in a bet.
(c) To recover from a war wound.
(d) He is too old to live alone.

2. Why is Dr. Slop offended by the request to come to the birthing room?
(a) He expects to be paid in advance.
(b) He has not finished his tea.
(c) He feels the midwife should personally ask for his help.
(d) He is not finished telling his story to Toby.

3. What opinion does Tristram have about time?
(a) It is meaningless.
(b) Everyone's concept of time is different.
(c) It moves too slowly.
(d) It moves too quickly.

4. What is dropped into Phutatoruis' lap in Volume 4?
(a) A hot chestnut.
(b) A full inkwell.
(c) The forceps.
(d) A cup of tea.

5. What type of book does Toby plan to write?
(a) An autobiography.
(b) A history book.
(c) A war manual.
(d) A book of poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is sent to fetch Dr. Slop?

2. What part of baby Tristram's body is damaged during delivery?

3. Whom does Phutatoruis blame for his injury?

4. Who delivers a fine sermon while the other characters wait for Tristram's birth?

5. With whom does Aunt Dinah have an affair?

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