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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through July-December, 1667.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the mayor enact because of the plague?
(a) A ban on drinking.
(b) A citywide curfew.
(c) A ban on eating vegetables.
(d) A ban on going to pubs.

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

3. In July-December 1662, who is rumored to have marriage problems?
(a) Will.
(b) Pepys.
(c) Lord Sandwich.
(d) Lady Castlemaine.

4. Despite the fact that he has a lot of money, what does Pepys begin to worry about in July-December 1660?
(a) His finances.
(b) The financial state of the city.
(c) The financial state of the country.
(d) The financial state of the Navy.

5. How much short are the household accounts in January-June 1665?
(a) 77 schillings.
(b) Seven schillings.
(c) 70 schillings.
(d) 17 schillings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once again in January-June 1662, how is Pepys planning to have a frugal life?

2. What kind of problem does Pepys have with his wife when July-December 1664 opens?

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

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

5. Where does Pepys go first when he begins his new promotion?

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