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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What brings Pepys to the person who holds the final authority over the Navy in July -December 1661?
(a) The need for a promotion.
(b) The need for money in the Navy.
(c) The need for money for himself.
(d) The need for a new home.

2. Who takes singing lessons?
(a) Pepys's wife.
(b) The King.
(c) Will.
(d) Pepys' maid.

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

4. Who is honored with a boat parade on the Thames?
(a) Pepys's wife.
(b) Pepys.
(c) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(d) The Queen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In July-December 1662, Pepys wife asks for what?

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

3. In January-June 1660, what does Pepys celebrate the anniversary of?

4. Why was this anniversary celebrated in January-June 1660 a big deal at the time?

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

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