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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who holds the final authority over the Navy?
(a) The Duke of York.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) Will.
(d) His father.

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

4. Who is worried about Pepys's new position in January-June 1660?
(a) His wife.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) Pepys brother.
(d) The old assistant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pepys run into one afternoon and have an affair with in July-December 1663?

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

3. Who correctly predicted The Great Fire?

4. What does Pepys learn to do for himself in January-June, 1664?

5. Where does Pepys see the tightrope walkers?

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