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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of musical interests does Pepys have in January-June 1660?
(a) Just instrumental.
(b) Just vocal.
(c) Both instrumental and vocal.
(d) He hates music.

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

3. Who receives the promotion to Treasurer?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) Will.
(c) Pepys.
(d) Pepys wife.

4. What happens when Pepys sees that a maid has been negligent?
(a) He fires her.
(b) He beats her.
(c) He does nothing.
(d) He tells his wife to deal with it.

5. What does Pepys nearly injure in January-June 1660 when firing a gun?
(a) A royal.
(b) His arm.
(c) His foot.
(d) His eye.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the highlight of January-June 1661, according to Pepys's account?

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

3. How does Pepys celebrate having more money?

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

5. Where does Pepys go first when he begins his new promotion?

(see the answer key)

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