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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the fact that he has a lot of money, what does Pepys begin to worry about in July-December 1660?
(a) The financial state of the country.
(b) The financial state of the Navy.
(c) The financial state of the city.
(d) His finances.

2. In July-December 1662, who is rumored to have marriage problems?
(a) Lady Castlemaine.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) Will.
(d) Pepys.

3. In July-December 1662, who commends Pepys?
(a) The Duke of York.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) The King.
(d) Lady Sandwich.

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

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

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

7. Who is Pepys jealous of in in January-June 1663?
(a) Will.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) The King.
(d) His wife's dance instructor.

8. What happens when Pepys sees that a maid has been negligent?
(a) He tells his wife to deal with it.
(b) He fires her.
(c) He does nothing.
(d) He beats her.

9. In July-December 1661, ambassadors of which countries fight?
(a) France and Germany.
(b) France and Spain.
(c) Germany and England.
(d) Spain and Germany.

10. In January-June 1661, what does the King perform publicly that makes him leave quite an impression with the public?
(a) Healings of the sick.
(b) Songs.
(c) Plays.
(d) Sermons.

11. Who grants the king some money for the Navy in January-June 1663?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) The Queen.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Parliament.

12. What is the highlight of January-June 1661, according to Pepys's account?
(a) Pepys' wife's birthday.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Lord Sandwiches' vacation.
(d) The coronation of the King.

13. What holiday is noted that Pepys observes in January-June 1661?
(a) St. Patrick's Day.
(b) President's Day.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Easter.

14. Who does the town and Pepys often gossip about?
(a) The Lord.
(b) The Royals in the next country.
(c) The Royal Family.
(d) His neighbor.

15. What does Pepys nearly injure in January-June 1660 when firing a gun?
(a) His arm.
(b) His foot.
(c) His eye.
(d) A royal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of musical interests does Pepys have in January-June 1660?

2. In anger, what does Pepys rip up in January -June 1663

3. Not only is Pepys abstaining in July-December 1661, but he is striving to be what?

4. Where does Pepys go first when he begins his new promotion?

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

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