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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Knipp miss the event she did in January-June 1666?

2. What is the sum of Pepys wealth in January-June 1666?

3. What did Pepys do to his wife in July-December 1664 that he is ashamed of ?

4. Who correctly predicted The Great Fire?

5. How do the opinions of Pepys and his wife differ over the her new companion?

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

Describe why the humanity of the Royals often catches Pepys by surprise. Compare and contrast Pepys's opinions about the Royals as the book continues.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Pepys and his wife's sudden interest in fashion worth noting? What does it tell us about them? What does it say about how they feel about status and material things?

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