The Diary of Samuel Pepys Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Diary of Samuel Pepys Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of lessons does Pepys decide to begin in July-December 1662?
(a) Math.
(b) Dance.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Singing.

2. Finally in July-December, 1663, who is hired as his wife's new maid?
(a) Ashwell.
(b) Mary.
(c) Lady.
(d) Jane.

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

4. What kind of musical interests does Pepys have in January-June 1660?
(a) He hates music.
(b) Just vocal.
(c) Both instrumental and vocal.
(d) Just instrumental.

5. Who dies of lung cancer in March 1664?
(a) Pepys's brother.
(b) Pepys's wife.
(c) Pepys's sister.
(d) One of the maids.

6. What does Pepys do each March?
(a) Go into hiding.
(b) Throw a celebration to honor those who were there for him.
(c) Throw a party for his wife.
(d) Throw a celebration for the king.

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

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

9. What does Pepys do for work in January-June 1660?
(a) Various jobs for Lord Sandwich.
(b) Horseman.
(c) Clerk at a store in town.
(d) Farmer.

10. Who does Pepys run into one afternoon and have an affair with in July-December 1663?
(a) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(b) Mrs. Lane.
(c) Ashwell.
(d) Jane.

11. Who is promised a part of the buried treasure if found?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) Pepys's wife.
(c) The King and the Duke.
(d) Pepys.

12. What happens to Pepys's wife's companion who lied?
(a) She runs away.
(b) She is beaten.
(c) She is fired.
(d) She is not punished.

13. What does Pepys nearly injure in January-June 1660 when firing a gun?
(a) His arm.
(b) His foot.
(c) His eye.
(d) A royal.

14. What do Pepys and his wife go to see at the playhouse?
(a) A musical.
(b) An opera.
(c) A dance recital.
(d) A puppet show.

15. Where does Pepys attend church as the story opens?
(a) The location varies.
(b) Near his home.
(c) He does not attend church.
(d) Far away from his home.

Short Answer Questions

1. In July-December 1662, who else is commended besides Pepys?

2. In January-June 1661, what does Pepys reveal about the King?

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

4. Pepys complains that a new maid hired by his wife is what?

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

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