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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Pepys do for work in January-June 1660?
(a) Horseman.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Clerk at a store in town.
(d) Various jobs for Lord Sandwich.

3. Who trusts Pepys to watch valuable jewels?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) Will.
(c) The King.
(d) Pepys' cousin.

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

5. What is one thing Pepys's wife does with her appearance in January-June 1661?
(a) She gets her teeth done.
(b) She gets a sword to wear as an accessory.
(c) She dyes her hair.
(d) She lets her eyebrows grow out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who resists the Royals in July-December 1660?

2. Why was this anniversary celebrated in January-June 1660 a big deal at the time?

3. In July-December 1660 entries, what does the reader find out about Pepys's relationship with his wife?

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

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

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