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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 is Sir Charles Sydly fined for his arrest?
(a) 10,000 pounds.
(b) 1,000 pounds.
(c) 5,000 pounds.
(d) He is not fined.

2. What is the highlight of January-June 1661, according to Pepys's account?
(a) Valentine's Day.
(b) The coronation of the King.
(c) Lord Sandwiches' vacation.
(d) Pepys' wife's birthday.

3. In July-December 1662, Pepys suspends his abstinence on wine and plays in celebration of what?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Michaelmas day.
(c) Christmas.
(d) His birthday.

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

5. In his lessons in July-December 1662, what does Pepys dedicate most of his time to?
(a) Ballads.
(b) Multiplication tables.
(c) Tap.
(d) Fast songs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys do to a man who tries to rape his wife?

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

3. What happens when Pepys tries to replace his wife's companion who lied?

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

5. Who holds the final authority over the Navy?

(see the answer key)

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