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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys think of the play he sees in July-December, 1664?

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

3. As the new year of 1665 starts, what does Pepys wife rebuke him for?

4. How much is Pepys worth at the end of 1664?

5. What animal does the science experiment involve that Pepys witnesses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the dire state of the country in January-June, 1665. Who is suffering the most? Who takes advantage of that and how?

Essay Topic 2

The book constantly describes Pepys's vows of determination to stay away from wine and overspending. We also continue to read about his failings in that aspect. How is Pepys a determined character? In what aspects of his life is he less determined?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the meaning of why his wife staying up late washing and burning her hand while cooking catches Pepys's attention? What does this say about his feelings about his social status.

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