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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1665.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long does Pepys wear a watch?
(a) One hour.
(b) One day.
(c) One week.
(d) One year.

3. Why are several houses quarantined in January-June 1665?
(a) Because of measles.
(b) Pepys does not explain.
(c) Because of lice.
(d) Because of the plague.

4. In January-June 1662, why does Will continue to get punished?
(a) For not sending messages.
(b) For attitude infractions and stealing.
(c) For dropping things.
(d) He does not show up to work.

5. Mr. Evelyn has what encased in a glass?
(a) A boat.
(b) A coin.
(c) A bee.
(d) A bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once again in January-June 1662, how is Pepys planning to have a frugal life?

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

3. At church, what does Pepys do after sermons?

4. What is Pepys's country house called?

5. In January-June 1663, what kind of lesson does Pepys take?

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