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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Does Pepys approve of Lord Sandwich having affairs?
(a) Yes.
(b) He approves, but tells him to stop anyhow.
(c) No.
(d) He has no opinion.

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

4. At church, what does Pepys do after sermons?
(a) He greets church members.
(b) He rates them as to whether he likes them or not.
(c) He goes to the King.
(d) He eats a hearty lunch.

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

6. Due to Pepys's position with the government in January-June 1660, what does he get propositioned with right away?
(a) Affairs.
(b) Bribes.
(c) New job offers.
(d) Scandals.

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

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

9. What does the person who Pepys calls do when he feels under the weather?
(a) Performs bloodletting.
(b) Gives him a day off.
(c) Gives him a pep talk.
(d) Gives him a massage.

10. Who does Pepys have multiple meetings with?
(a) His wife.
(b) Spys.
(c) Navy officials.
(d) City officials.

11. In his plan to be frugal in January-June 1662, what is an indulgence Pepys will allow?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Puppet shows.
(c) Wine.
(d) Chocolate.

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

13. In January-June 1663, what kind of lesson does Pepys take?
(a) Singing lessons.
(b) Math lessons.
(c) Speech lessons.
(d) Dancing lessons.

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

15. 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 city.
(b) His finances.
(c) The financial state of the country.
(d) The financial state of the Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In anger, what does Pepys rip up in January -June 1663

2. In July-December 1660 entries, what does the reader find out about Pepys's relationship with his wife?

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

4. Who is honored with a boat parade on the Thames?

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

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