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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1666.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Due to Pepys's position with the government in January-June 1660, what does he get propositioned with right away?
(a) Bribes.
(b) Affairs.
(c) Scandals.
(d) New job offers.

2. What crime does Pepys witness in January-June 1664?
(a) Arson.
(b) A murder.
(c) The rape of a woman.
(d) A robbery.

3. What does Pepys think of the item encased in glass?
(a) He thinks it's disgusting.
(b) It thinks it is a work of art.
(c) He thinks it's a hoax.
(d) He thinks it is a scientific wonder.

4. For his wife in in January-June 1663, Pepys arranges what?
(a) A companion.
(b) A new maid.
(c) A new home.
(d) Private lessons.

5. Why was Sir Charles Sydly arrested?
(a) Drunkenness.
(b) Murder.
(c) Debauchery.
(d) Adultery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys's new job require in January-June 1660?

2. What is in jeopardy in January-June, 1665?

3. In January-June 1661, what does the King perform publicly that makes him leave quite an impression with the public?

4. In July-December 1662, who commends Pepys?

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

(see the answer key)

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