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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through July-December, 1668.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What consumes much of Pepys time in January-June, 1665?
(a) The business of the war.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Affairs.
(d) Yelling at his wife.

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

3. What does Pepys wife begin a yearly habit of collecting?
(a) Cards from doctors.
(b) The May dew.
(c) Cards from friends.
(d) Money on the street.

4. Who is Lord Sandwich having a possible affair with in July-December 1663?
(a) Pepys' wife.
(b) A daughter of Mrs. Becke.
(c) Ashwell.
(d) Jane.

5. Where does Pepys see the tightrope walkers?
(a) The circus.
(b) The fair.
(c) Another city.
(d) The town square.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to the doctors treating those with the plague?

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

3. Who grants the king some money for the Navy in January-June 1663?

4. What does Pepys do each March?

5. What is the name of Pepys's wife's companion who lied?

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