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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pepys complains that a new maid hired by his wife is what?
(a) Too pretty.
(b) Too messy.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Ugly.

2. Due to Pepys's position with the government in January-June 1660, what does he get propositioned with right away?
(a) Scandals.
(b) Affairs.
(c) Bribes.
(d) New job offers.

3. What does Pepys's new job require in January-June 1660?
(a) That he stay on land.
(b) That is must move to another country with Lord Sandwich.
(c) That he will work longer hours but still come home at night.
(d) That he go to sea.

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

5. At church, what does Pepys do after sermons?
(a) He greets church members.
(b) He rates them as to whether he likes them or not.
(c) He goes to the King.
(d) He eats a hearty lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once again in January-June 1662, how is Pepys planning to have a frugal life?

2. Who is honored with a boat parade on the Thames?

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

4. What becomes expense rises again in January-June 1662?

5. Where is Pepys living when the narrative begins?

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