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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Pepys's wife's companion who lied?

2. In January-June 1663, what kind of lesson does Pepys take?

3. What causes Pepys's worry about the financial state?

4. What happens on New Year's Day 1662 when Pepys wakes up?

5. When Pepys receives a promotion in January-June 1660, what does he become?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what life on the ship is like for Pepys when he sets sail with Lord Sandwich in January-June 1660.

2. What happens when Pepys tours theaters backstage?

3. Describe Pepys's thoughts on the King's public healings of the sick.

4. What happens when Pepys sees a shepherd with his son?

5. Describe the way that Pepys and his wife fight.

6. Describe what we know about Pepys affairs as the journal closes.

7. What does Pepys have in common with those in upper society?

8. What does Pepys admit about a gift for his wife in January-June 1664?

9. Compare the financial status of the Navy with the excessive spending of the Royal Family.

10. While the plague has hit London, what is happening in Pepys's and his wife's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Pepys's ambition and how it relates to status in society. Explain the motivation behind his ambitions.

Essay Topic 2

From the book, is it clear if Pepys's uncle's offer involving his wife was unusual or common practice for the time? Explain. How did you arrive at that conclusion?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Pepys and his sister in regards to a sense of entitlement.

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