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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Pepys go into the funeral description of someone who died of lung cancer?
(a) He only says a little bit.
(b) He says a little bit, but tells us there will be more later.
(c) At length.
(d) He says nothing.

2. Every March, what does Pepys flash back to?
(a) His bladder surgery.
(b) His wife's birthday.
(c) His time at sea.
(d) His birthday.

3. What consumes much of Pepys time in January-June, 1665?
(a) Yelling at his wife.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Affairs.
(d) The business of the war.

4. What account proves profitable and earns praise for Pepys in January-June 1665?
(a) Navy.
(b) Tangier.
(c) Dutch.
(d) English.

5. Who is Pepys jealous of in in January-June 1663?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) His wife's dance instructor.
(c) Will.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pepys think of the King's public performances in January-June 1661?

3. What does Pepys do for cheaper entertainment in January-June, 1664?

4. What is Pepys's country house called?

5. What is in jeopardy in January-June, 1665?

(see the answer key)

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