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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pepys do for cheaper entertainment in January-June, 1664?
(a) Go to the country.
(b) Attend the Hanging of Turner.
(c) Invite friends over.
(d) Stay at home.

2. Where is Pepys living when the narrative begins?
(a) In the country.
(b) He is renting rooms at the King's castle.
(c) In town.
(d) He is renting rooms at the residence of Lord Sandwich.

3. What happens when Pepys tries to replace his wife's companion who lied?
(a) The new companion is a success.
(b) Pepys goes after her.
(c) A replacement leaves with clothes and is not seen again.
(d) His wife cries continously.

4. In July-December 1662, Pepys wife asks for what?
(a) A new dress.
(b) A new house.
(c) A pet.
(d) A female companion.

5. In January-June 1662, who is increasing their threats?
(a) Only the Dutch.
(b) The English.
(c) The French and the Dutch.
(d) The Germans.

6. Who does Pepys blame for the civil unrest?
(a) Women.
(b) The King.
(c) Pheasants.
(d) Religious fanatics.

7. What is Will's punishment in January-June 1662?
(a) No supper.
(b) No paycheck.
(c) A black eye.
(d) A fierce whipping.

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

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

10. Pepys continues to worry about what in July-December 1662?
(a) His fashion sense.
(b) His wife.
(c) The status of the Navy and money.
(d) The King.

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

12. Who is honored with a boat parade on the Thames?
(a) Pepys.
(b) Pepys's wife.
(c) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(d) The Queen.

13. Who does the town and Pepys often gossip about?
(a) The Lord.
(b) The Royal Family.
(c) The Royals in the next country.
(d) His neighbor.

14. What actually happens to the buried money?
(a) They find it, but lose it.
(b) It goes to the King and Duke as promised.
(c) The give it to charity.
(d) They never find it; it is a hoax.

15. Who takes singing lessons?
(a) Will.
(b) Pepys' maid.
(c) The King.
(d) Pepys's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys do each March?

2. What is one thing Pepys's wife does with her appearance in January-June 1661?

3. In his plan to be frugal in January-June 1662, what is an indulgence Pepys will allow?

4. Who is the victim of the crime that Pepys's witnesses in January-June, 1664?

5. Does Pepys approve of Lord Sandwich having affairs?

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