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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pepys rate as the worst thing he has ever seen in his life?
(a) Will.
(b) The country.
(c) His ugly maid.
(d) The play Romeo and Juliet.

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

3. How long does Pepys's abstinence last?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One year.
(c) Not long.
(d) Six months.

4. Why does Pepys order a wig from his barber?
(a) Because he hears the King is wearing one.
(b) Because the Duke has one.
(c) Because his wife wants him to.
(d) Because he is balding.

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

6. What is the name of Pepys's wife's companion who lied?
(a) Clementine.
(b) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(c) Ashwell.
(d) Mary.

7. Who takes singing lessons?
(a) Pepys's wife.
(b) Pepys' maid.
(c) The King.
(d) Will.

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

9. Why is Pepys jealous of someone in January-June 1663?
(a) That person is more fashionable.
(b) Pepys fears that person is having an affair with her.
(c) That person has a better house than Pepys's.
(d) That person can dance better.

10. Who is promised a part of the buried treasure if found?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) The King and the Duke.
(c) Pepys's wife.
(d) Pepys.

11. What is Pepys feelings about his wife's need for a companion?
(a) He fights with her about it.
(b) He likes the idea.
(c) He has no feelings on the issue.
(d) He is jealous.

12. In January-June 1663, what kind of lesson does Pepys take?
(a) Speech lessons.
(b) Math lessons.
(c) Dancing lessons.
(d) Singing lessons.

13. In anger, what does Pepys rip up in January -June 1663
(a) All of his wife's books.
(b) All of Will's paperwork.
(c) All of the Duke's paperwork.
(d) All of his wife's paperwork.

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

15. Where does Pepys attend church as the story opens?
(a) Near his home.
(b) Far away from his home.
(c) The location varies.
(d) He does not attend church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pepys send to live in the country?

2. What does Pepys nearly injure in January-June 1660 when firing a gun?

3. Who does the town and Pepys often gossip about?

4. Why was this anniversary celebrated in January-June 1660 a big deal at the time?

5. Who spends time at Pepys's home grieving after the lung cancer death?

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