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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1663.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In July-December 1662, there is a rumor about money buried where?
(a) At Lord Sandwich's tower.
(b) In Pepys backyard.
(c) At the castle.
(d) The Tower of London.

2. What event causes Pepys to suffer in the morning afterward?
(a) The coronation of the King.
(b) St. Patrick's Day.
(c) His birthday.
(d) Valentine's Day.

3. What is Pepys's country house called?
(a) The Gardens.
(b) The Cabin.
(c) Halfway House.
(d) The Happy House.

4. Who is Pepys jealous of in in January-June 1663?
(a) His wife's dance instructor.
(b) The King.
(c) Lord Sandwich.
(d) Will.

5. When Pepys feels under the weather, who does he call?
(a) His priest.
(b) Will.
(c) A doctor.
(d) Lord Sandwich.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Pepys and his wife go to see at the playhouse?

3. What does Pepys think of a Midsummer Night's Dream?

4. Who takes singing lessons?

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

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