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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1661.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Pepys receives a promotion in January-June 1660, what does he become?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) Lord's clerk.
(c) Lord's assistant.
(d) General at sea.

2. Who does Pepys have multiple meetings with?
(a) City officials.
(b) Navy officials.
(c) His wife.
(d) Spys.

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

4. Who does Pepys suspect of theft in July-December 1660?
(a) The Lord.
(b) Betty.
(c) His aid, Will.
(d) His wife.

5. Why was this anniversary celebrated in January-June 1660 a big deal at the time?
(a) It was considered major surgery then.
(b) Just because Pepys wanted to feel important.
(c) It was tradition to celebrate any surgery survival.
(d) It was a symbol of strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Pepys's worry about the financial state?

2. In January-June 1661, what does the King perform publicly that makes him leave quite an impression with the public?

3. Due to Pepys's position with the government in January-June 1660, what does he get propositioned with right away?

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

5. Where does Pepys attend church as the story opens?

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