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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who dies of lung cancer in March 1664?
(a) Pepys's wife.
(b) Pepys's brother.
(c) One of the maids.
(d) Pepys's sister.

2. In January-June 1663, what kind of lesson does Pepys take?
(a) Math lessons.
(b) Dancing lessons.
(c) Speech lessons.
(d) Singing lessons.

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

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

5. How does Pepys revise his vows about plays in January-June, 1664?
(a) He now allows for a monthly budget.
(b) He lets go of the vows.
(c) He tightens the rules.
(d) He lets his wife out of the vows.

Short Answer Questions

1. In January-June 1661, what does Pepys reveal about the King?

2. What event causes Pepys to suffer in the morning afterward?

3. When Pepys feels under the weather, who does he call?

4. What does Pepys do each March?

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

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