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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1663.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Pepys receives a promotion in January-June 1660, what does he become?
(a) Lord's clerk.
(b) Lord's assistant.
(c) General at sea.
(d) Lord Sandwich.

2. Where is Pepys living when the narrative begins?
(a) He is renting rooms at the King's castle.
(b) In town.
(c) He is renting rooms at the residence of Lord Sandwich.
(d) In the country.

3. How does Pepys celebrate having more money?
(a) Buying a boat.
(b) Saving more.
(c) Spending more.
(d) A nice dinner.

4. When July-December 1661 opens, Pepys is abstaining from what?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Wine.
(c) Bathing.
(d) Sex.

5. Every March, what does Pepys flash back to?
(a) His time at sea.
(b) His wife's birthday.
(c) His bladder surgery.
(d) His birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Will's punishment in January-June 1662?

2. What does Pepys think of a Midsummer Night's Dream?

3. In January-June 1661, what does Pepys reveal about the King?

4. In January-June 1660, what does Pepys celebrate the anniversary of?

5. In July-December 1662, Pepys suspends his abstinence on wine and plays in celebration of what?

(see the answer key)

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