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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 kind of problem does Pepys have with his wife when July-December 1664 opens?
(a) Her excessive spending.
(b) Her cooking.
(c) Her moods.
(d) Her fashion.

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

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

4. When Pepys feels under the weather, who does he call?
(a) A doctor.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) His priest.
(d) Will.

5. What becomes expense rises again in January-June 1662?
(a) Plays.
(b) Expenses for fashionable clothes.
(c) Food.
(d) Expenses for servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who holds a lottery in July-December 1664?

2. What play does Pepys see in July-December, 1664?

3. What is Pepys's excuse this time in January-June 1667 for making an exception to his vow not to drink wine?

4. Who correctly predicted The Great Fire?

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

(see the answer key)

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