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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Uncle Toby, when do Tristram's problems begin?
(a) At the age of five.
(b) At birth.
(c) Nine months before he enters the world.
(d) Sixty seconds after he is conceived.

2. What explanation does Toby give for Mrs. Shandy's reluctance to employ Dr. Slop?
(a) Spite.
(b) Modesty.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Distrust.

3. Whom does Phutatoruis blame for his injury?
(a) Diduis.
(b) Eugenuis.
(c) Toby.
(d) Yorick.

4. In Volume 3, what confusion does Toby have about Dr. Slop's creation?
(a) He thinks the doctor is creating a drawbridge for him.
(b) He wonders why a doctor would use a spoon for a knife.
(c) He thinks the sandwich is for him.
(d) He asks if the doctor is French.

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

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

7. How tall is Dr. Slop?
(a) Six feet tall.
(b) Three feet, eleven inches tall.
(c) Five and three-quarters of a foot tall.
(d) Four and a half feet tall.

8. What tune does Toby whistle in Volume 3?
(a) Ally Croaker.
(b) The Keys of Canterbury.
(c) Eileen Oge.
(d) Lillabullero.

9. What is Trim's true name?
(a) James Butler.
(b) John Smith.
(c) Todd Moore.
(d) Tad Most.

10. What saves Toby's life after the war?
(a) Walter's support.
(b) Susannah's poultices.
(c) Trim's encouragement.
(d) His hobby.

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

12. Who does Mrs. Shandy wish to have deliver her child?
(a) Walter Shandy.
(b) Dr. Slop.
(c) Mr. Yorick.
(d) The village midwife.

13. Who is Mr. Yorick?
(a) The village parson.
(b) Walter's servant.
(c) The village doctor.
(d) The midwife's husband.

14. Where on his body is Toby Shandy wounded?
(a) His knee.
(b) His back.
(c) His head.
(d) His groin.

15. What comfort does Dr. Slop offer Walter Shandy in Volume 2?
(a) He is young enough to find another wife.
(b) Medicine has made great advances.
(c) Children do grow up and move away.
(d) All births are difficult.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles away does Dr. Slop live?

2. What happens to Bobby at the end of Volume 4?

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

4. Why is Dr. Slop offended by the sermon delivered in Volume 2?

5. Who asks Dr. Slop to come to the birthing room?

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