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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through July-December, 1667.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Pepys and his wife were poorer, the wife had to help with what chores?
(a) Yard work and cooking.
(b) Dishes and laundry.
(c) Sweeping and ironing.
(d) Washing and cooking.

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

3. Who does Pepys run into one afternoon and have an affair with in July-December 1663?
(a) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(b) Jane.
(c) Mrs. Lane.
(d) Ashwell.

4. What does Pepys learn to do for himself in January-June, 1664?
(a) Tell jokes.
(b) Clean his teeth.
(c) Buy clothes.
(d) Shave.

5. Who is Lord Sandwich having a possible affair with in July-December 1663?
(a) A daughter of Mrs. Becke.
(b) Jane.
(c) Ashwell.
(d) Pepys' wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who returns to London in January-June 1666?

2. What is Sir Charles Sydly fined for his arrest?

3. What is one thing Pepys does with his appearance in January-June 1661?

4. What holiday is noted that Pepys observes in January-June 1661?

5. How much does Pepys go into the funeral description of someone who died of lung cancer?

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