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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through July-December, 1668.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pepys begin to worry about in January-June 1667?
(a) That there will be another fire.
(b) That he will be poor again.
(c) That there will be another tornado.
(d) That he will be captured.

2. What does Pepys admit to doing in some of his meetings with the person who has final authority over the Navy?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Eating.
(d) Bluffing.

3. Who produces a copy of a letter Pepys had burned?
(a) Will.
(b) The Duke.
(c) His wife.
(d) Lady Sandwich.

4. Why was this anniversary celebrated in January-June 1660 a big deal at the time?
(a) Just because Pepys wanted to feel important.
(b) It was a symbol of strength.
(c) It was considered major surgery then.
(d) It was tradition to celebrate any surgery survival.

5. With people either dying of the plague or leaving for the country, London looks what way?
(a) Very deserted.
(b) The same.
(c) As it did two years ago.
(d) Very full.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Pepys and his wife go to see at the playhouse?

2. Where does Pepys attend church as the story opens?

3. What kind of wonder has caught the city's attention in January-June 1668?

4. Who claims responsibility for causing this emergency of July-December 1666?

5. What is Sir Charles Sydly fined for his arrest?

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