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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1662.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Pepys send to live in the country?
(a) His dog.
(b) His maid.
(c) His wife.
(d) His sister.

3. What happens on New Year's Day 1662 when Pepys wakes up?
(a) He goes to the bank.
(b) He hits his wife in the nose.
(c) He hates himself for not meeting last year's resolutions.
(d) He falls out of bed.

4. What does Pepys rate as the worst thing he has ever seen in his life?
(a) His ugly maid.
(b) Will.
(c) The play Romeo and Juliet.
(d) The country.

5. In July-December 1661, ambassadors of which countries fight?
(a) France and Spain.
(b) Spain and Germany.
(c) France and Germany.
(d) Germany and England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes singing lessons?

2. Who does Pepys have multiple meetings with?

3. What kind of musical interests does Pepys have in January-June 1660?

4. At church, what does Pepys do after sermons?

5. In January-June 1661, what does Pepys reveal about the King?

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