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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens on New Year's Day 1662 when Pepys wakes up?
(a) He hates himself for not meeting last year's resolutions.
(b) He hits his wife in the nose.
(c) He falls out of bed.
(d) He goes to the bank.

2. In November 1664, who does war begin between?
(a) Dutch and Germans.
(b) French and Dutch.
(c) Dutch and English.
(d) English and Germans.

3. What is Pepys's excuse this time in January-June 1667 for making an exception to his vow not to drink wine?
(a) The wine will go bad.
(b) Times are tough.
(c) He wants to celebrate.
(d) The weather is very cold.

4. What is Will's punishment in January-June 1662?
(a) A fierce whipping.
(b) No paycheck.
(c) A black eye.
(d) No supper.

5. What play does Pepys see in July-December, 1664?
(a) The General.
(b) A Midsummer Night's Dream.
(c) Romeo and Juliet.
(d) Hamlet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In July-December 1664, Pepys is seeking a case for what?

3. What becomes expense rises again in January-June 1662?

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

5. What does Pepys begin to worry about in January-June 1667?

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