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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) His finances.
(c) The financial state of the Navy.
(d) The financial state of the city.

2. In January-June 1661, what does Pepys reveal about the King?
(a) That the King is a liar.
(b) That Pepys' wife does not like the king.
(c) That he had an affair with his wife.
(d) That there was an attempt to kill him in the previous year.

3. Which relative of Pepys lives in the country in July-December 1661?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His wife.
(c) His father.
(d) His grandmother.

4. Not only is Pepys abstaining in July-December 1661, but he is striving to be what?
(a) The first one to abstain from wine.
(b) The first one to abstain from smoking.
(c) The first one to abstain from bathing.
(d) The first one to abstain from sex.

5. Who does Pepys send to live in the country?
(a) His wife.
(b) His dog.
(c) His sister.
(d) His maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pepys blame for the civil unrest?

2. In July-December 1660 entries, what does the reader find out about Pepys's relationship with his wife?

3. What happens to those involved in resistance against the Royals?

4. Who holds the final authority over the Navy?

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

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