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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Pepys living when the narrative begins?
(a) In town.
(b) He is renting rooms at the King's castle.
(c) In the country.
(d) He is renting rooms at the residence of Lord Sandwich.

2. Where does Pepys go first when he begins his new promotion?
(a) France.
(b) His fleet sails into the English Channel.
(c) Germany.
(d) His horse takes him to the next town over.

3. What causes Pepys's worry about the financial state?
(a) Just based on a feeling he has.
(b) Someone told him to worry.
(c) A review of the ledgers show serious debts.
(d) A review of the ledger shows no debt but not enough income.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pepys celebrate having more money?

2. Who does the town and Pepys often gossip about?

3. What does Pepys think of the King's public performances in January-June 1661?

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

5. Who receives the promotion to Treasurer?

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