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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pepys think of the play he sees in July-December, 1664?
(a) It's good.
(b) He has no opinion.
(c) He wants to star in it.
(d) It's bad.

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

3. How does Pepys celebrate having more money?
(a) A nice dinner.
(b) Spending more.
(c) Buying a boat.
(d) Saving more.

4. Who does the town and Pepys often gossip about?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) The Lord.
(c) The Royals in the next country.
(d) The Royal Family.

5. What is Pepys's excuse this time in January-June 1667 for making an exception to his vow not to drink wine?
(a) He wants to celebrate.
(b) Times are tough.
(c) The wine will go bad.
(d) The weather is very cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are several houses quarantined in January-June 1665?

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

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

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

5. What happens when Pepys tries to flirt with an attractive woman in July-December 1667?

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