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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1664.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pepys admit about the victim in the crime that he witnesses?
(a) That he wishes he was in the rapist's place.
(b) That he never liked the murder victim.
(c) That he wishes he was setting fire in the arson.
(d) That the victim deserved to be robbed.

2. Who dies of lung cancer in March 1664?
(a) Pepys's brother.
(b) One of the maids.
(c) Pepys's wife.
(d) Pepys's sister.

3. Why is Pepys jealous of someone in January-June 1663?
(a) That person can dance better.
(b) Pepys fears that person is having an affair with her.
(c) That person has a better house than Pepys's.
(d) That person is more fashionable.

4. What is one thing Pepys's wife does with her appearance in January-June 1661?
(a) She gets her teeth done.
(b) She lets her eyebrows grow out.
(c) She gets a sword to wear as an accessory.
(d) She dyes her hair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who holds the final authority over the Navy?

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

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

4. What is the highlight of January-June 1661, according to Pepys's account?

5. In his lessons in July-December 1662, what does Pepys dedicate most of his time to?

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