The Life And Opinions Of Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne
  • 1. Who is the narrator of the book?
A) Susannah
B) Walter Shandy
C) Toby Shandy
D) Tristram Shandy
  • 2. Who is Tristram's father?
A) Dr. Slop
B) Uncle Toby
C) Toby Shandy
D) Walter Shandy
  • 3. What is the primary theme of the novel?
A) War and peace
B) Love and betrayal
C) The complexity of life and narrative
D) Social class struggles
  • 4. In which year was the first volume published?
A) 1745
B) 1780
C) 1759
D) 1767
  • 5. What is the significance of the character Yorick?
A) He is a philosopher.
B) He is Tristram's best friend.
C) He represents the theme of mortality.
D) He is a rival of Toby.
  • 6. Which narrative device is NOT used by Sterne?
A) Unreliable narration
B) Interruption
C) Parody
D) Analepsis
  • 7. What philosophical concept is explored in the novel?
A) The morality of society.
B) The nature of time and existence.
C) The importance of wealth.
D) The necessity of war.
  • 8. What narrative technique is frequently employed by Sterne?
A) Flashback
B) Exposition
C) Foreshadowing
D) Digression
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