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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through July-December, 1662.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the fact that he has a lot of money, what does Pepys begin to worry about in July-December 1660?
(a) The financial state of the country.
(b) The financial state of the city.
(c) The financial state of the Navy.
(d) His finances.

2. Who receives the promotion to Treasurer?
(a) Pepys.
(b) Will.
(c) Lord Sandwich.
(d) Pepys wife.

3. What happens to those involved in resistance against the Royals?
(a) They are hanged and quartered.
(b) They are put on trial, but later released.
(c) They are run out of town.
(d) They are shot.

4. Who takes singing lessons?
(a) Pepys' maid.
(b) The King.
(c) Pepys's wife.
(d) Will.

5. What is one thing Pepys does with his appearance in January-June 1661?
(a) He goes bald.
(b) He takes an interest in the latest fashions.
(c) He gets manicures.
(d) He grows a beard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of lessons does Pepys decide to begin in July-December 1662?

2. In January-June 1662, why does Will continue to get punished?

3. What does Pepys rate as the worst thing he has ever seen in his life?

4. Who is promised a part of the buried treasure if found?

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

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