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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The birth of what causes Pepys to chide his wife?
(a) Her sister's baby.
(b) Puppies.
(c) A calf.
(d) A baby.

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

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

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

5. What is Will's punishment in January-June 1662?
(a) A black eye.
(b) No paycheck.
(c) No supper.
(d) A fierce whipping.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Pepys living when the narrative begins?

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

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

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

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