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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In July-December 1660 entries, what does the reader find out about Pepys's relationship with his wife?
(a) That his wife has had affairs.
(b) That they were never in love.
(c) That Pepys has had affairs with other women.
(d) That they both have remained loyal to his each other.

2. Who holds the final authority over the Navy?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) Will.
(c) His father.
(d) The Duke of York.

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

4. What does the person who Pepys calls do when he feels under the weather?
(a) Gives him a pep talk.
(b) Performs bloodletting.
(c) Gives him a day off.
(d) Gives him a massage.

5. What is one thing Pepys does with his appearance in January-June 1661?
(a) He gets manicures.
(b) He goes bald.
(c) He grows a beard.
(d) He takes an interest in the latest fashions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pepys complains that a new maid hired by his wife is what?

2. Who does Pepys have multiple meetings with?

3. What is Will's punishment in January-June 1662?

4. What does Pepys rate as the worst thing he has ever seen in his life?

5. What does Pepys nearly injure in January-June 1660 when firing a gun?

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