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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1664.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is honored with a boat parade on the Thames?
(a) Pepys's wife.
(b) Pepys.
(c) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(d) The Queen.

2. In January-June 1661, what does Pepys reveal about the King?
(a) That the King is a liar.
(b) That there was an attempt to kill him in the previous year.
(c) That he had an affair with his wife.
(d) That Pepys' wife does not like the king.

3. What does Pepys do with the gift he receives for his wife?
(a) Gives it to his sister.
(b) Gives it to Lady Lord Sandwich.
(c) Gives it to a mistress.
(d) Keeps it for himself.

4. Pepys is offered money to impregnate someone. Who offers him the money?
(a) Pepys' neighbor.
(b) Jane.
(c) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(d) Pepys's uncle.

5. Once again in January-June 1662, how is Pepys planning to have a frugal life?
(a) By no longer keeping up with fashions.
(b) By going to church more.
(c) By getting rid of servants.
(d) By abstaining from wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday is noted that Pepys observes in January-June 1661?

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

3. Finally in July-December, 1663, who is hired as his wife's new maid?

4. Pepys continues to worry about what in July-December 1662?

5. What does Pepys do to a man who tries to rape his wife?

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