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