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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In January-June 1662, why does Will continue to get punished?
(a) For attitude infractions and stealing.
(b) For dropping things.
(c) For not sending messages.
(d) He does not show up to work.

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

4. Who does Pepys send to live in the country?
(a) His sister.
(b) His maid.
(c) His wife.
(d) His dog.

5. The birth of what causes Pepys to chide his wife?
(a) Her sister's baby.
(b) A calf.
(c) A baby.
(d) Puppies.

6. When Pepys feels under the weather, who does he call?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) His priest.
(c) Will.
(d) A doctor.

7. What causes Pepys's worry about the financial state?
(a) Someone told him to worry.
(b) Just based on a feeling he has.
(c) A review of the ledgers show serious debts.
(d) A review of the ledger shows no debt but not enough income.

8. What event causes Pepys to suffer in the morning afterward?
(a) St. Patrick's Day.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) His birthday.
(d) The coronation of the King.

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

10. In July-December 1662, there is a rumor about money buried where?
(a) In Pepys backyard.
(b) At the castle.
(c) At Lord Sandwich's tower.
(d) The Tower of London.

11. Who receives the promotion to Treasurer?
(a) Pepys wife.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) Pepys.
(d) Will.

12. In January-June 1660, what does Pepys celebrate the anniversary of?
(a) His mother's death.
(b) The removal of a bladder stone.
(c) The removal of a kidney stone.
(d) His wedding.

13. What does Pepys rate as the worst thing he has ever seen in his life?
(a) The country.
(b) Will.
(c) The play Romeo and Juliet.
(d) His ugly maid.

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

15. Why was this anniversary celebrated in January-June 1660 a big deal at the time?
(a) It was considered major surgery then.
(b) It was tradition to celebrate any surgery survival.
(c) Just because Pepys wanted to feel important.
(d) It was a symbol of strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pepys feelings about his wife's need for a companion?

2. What brings Pepys to the person who holds the final authority over the Navy in July -December 1661?

3. When July-December 1661 opens, Pepys is abstaining from what?

4. Does Pepys approve of Lord Sandwich having affairs?

5. What kind of musical interests does Pepys have in January-June 1660?

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