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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1667.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In July-December, 1664, who is Pepys continuing an affair with?
(a) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(b) His uncle's wife.
(c) Jane.
(d) Mrs. Lane.

2. What does Pepys think of the play he sees in July-December, 1664?
(a) It's bad.
(b) He wants to star in it.
(c) It's good.
(d) He has no opinion.

3. What does Pepys begin to worry about in January-June 1667?
(a) That there will be another fire.
(b) That he will be captured.
(c) That there will be another tornado.
(d) That he will be poor again.

4. Who correctly predicted The Great Fire?
(a) Nostradamus.
(b) Pepys wife.
(c) The King.
(d) Pepys.

5. Once again in January-June 1662, how is Pepys planning to have a frugal life?
(a) By abstaining from wine.
(b) By going to church more.
(c) By no longer keeping up with fashions.
(d) By getting rid of servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What milestone does Pepys forget in 1664?

2. Who is honored with a boat parade on the Thames?

3. How does Pepys feel about bribes during July-December 1664?

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

5. What does the person who Pepys calls do when he feels under the weather?

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