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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Walter Shandy determine to compensate for Tristram's deformity?
(a) By giving him a strong name.
(b) By teaching him Latin.
(c) By removing all the mirrors from the house.
(d) By forcing him to grow tall.

2. Who is Toby Shandy?
(a) Walter's nephew.
(b) Walter's brother.
(c) Walter's grandfather.
(d) Walter's father.

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

4. Who is Slawkenburguis?
(a) Walter's favorite philosopher.
(b) A famous physician.
(c) A nose scholar.
(d) A local lawyer.

5. What does Toby Shandy have difficulty remembering after the war?
(a) His full name.
(b) How to tie his cravat.
(c) Exactly how he was injured.
(d) How to eat and drink.

6. Who asks Dr. Slop to come to the birthing room?
(a) The midwife.
(b) Obidiah.
(c) Susannah.
(d) Walter Shandy.

7. What medical procedure does Walter Shandy suggest for his wife?
(a) A hysterectomy.
(b) A cesarean section.
(c) A lobotomy.
(d) An episiotomy.

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

9. What does Mr. Yorick often loan the villagers?
(a) His horses.
(b) His cloak.
(c) Money.
(d) Grain.

10. Who is Trim?
(a) Toby's nephew.
(b) Toby's commanding officer.
(c) Toby's servant and friend.
(d) Walter's servant.

11. How long does Toby take to recover from his injury?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Six days.
(c) Six months.
(d) Six years.

12. Who is sent to fetch the midwife?
(a) Susannah.
(b) Obadiah.
(c) Trim.
(d) Toby.

13. Who is Bobby?
(a) Tristram's eldest brother.
(b) Tristram's uncle.
(c) Tristram's youngest brother.
(d) Tristram's imaginary friend.

14. What type of handkerchief does Walter Shandy use in Volume 3?
(a) Irish linen.
(b) Silk.
(c) India.
(d) Lace.

15. Who is sent to fetch Dr. Slop?
(a) Susannah.
(b) Obadiah.
(c) Trim.
(d) Toby.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Slop cut his thumb?

2. In Volume 3, what confusion does Toby have about Dr. Slop's creation?

3. What is Homenas?

4. With whom does Aunt Dinah have an affair?

5. What saves Toby's life after the war?

(see the answer keys)

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