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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Knipp miss in January-June,1666?
(a) A date.
(b) An interview.
(c) A party.
(d) An appointment.

2. Why does Pepys wife begin collecting what she does in January-June 1667?
(a) It is said to be good for one's complexion.
(b) They need the money.
(c) She becomes sentimental after the fire.
(d) She is in search of a new doctor.

3. What animal does the science experiment involve that Pepys witnesses?
(a) A horse.
(b) An ox.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

4. What treatment does Pepys get for the second time in July-December 1668?
(a) Bloodletting.
(b) A massage.
(c) Bladder stone surgery.
(d) Foot reflexology.

5. Where is grass seeing growing tall after the plague hits?
(a) The castle.
(b) White Hall court.
(c) Pepys's house.
(d) The town square.

6. What is Pepys reasoning for only wearing the watch as long as he does?
(a) It's a distraction.
(b) It once belonged to his brother.
(c) It once belonged to the King.
(d) It doesn't match his outfit.

7. What does the city do in remembrance of the fire?
(a) Fasts.
(b) Dances.
(c) Stays quiet for a day.
(d) Holds a bonfire.

8. What consumes much of Pepys time in January-June, 1665?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Affairs.
(c) The business of the war.
(d) Yelling at his wife.

9. Where did Pepys get his watch?
(a) He stole it.
(b) It was a gift.
(c) Lord Sandwich.
(d) He bought it.

10. When Pepys first hears about this emergency in July-December, 1666, what does he do?
(a) Goes back to sleep.
(b) Runs out of his house.
(c) Wake ups his wife.
(d) Finds the Royals.

11. Who returns to London in January-June 1666?
(a) Pepys sister.
(b) Pepys father.
(c) The noblemen.
(d) The Royals.

12. As the new year of 1665 starts, what does Pepys wife rebuke him for?
(a) His spending.
(b) His jealousy.
(c) His drinking.
(d) His affairs.

13. What happens when Pepys attends a gambling party with friends?
(a) He bets a lot of money.
(b) He lets his wife gamble.
(c) He refuses to gamble.
(d) He bets a little money.

14. Why are several houses quarantined in January-June 1665?
(a) Because of the plague.
(b) Because of measles.
(c) Pepys does not explain.
(d) Because of lice.

15. Mr. Evelyn has what encased in a glass?
(a) A boat.
(b) A coin.
(c) A bird.
(d) A bee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in jeopardy in January-June, 1665?

2. Pepys has his first visit to who in January-June 1668?

3. What milestone does Pepys forget in 1664?

4. Who holds a lottery in July-December 1664?

5. What happens to the financial status of the Navy in January-June 1666?

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