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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. In anger, what does Pepys rip up in January -June 1663
(a) All of his wife's paperwork.
(b) All of the Duke's paperwork.
(c) All of Will's paperwork.
(d) All of his wife's books.

9. In January-June 1661, what does the King perform publicly that makes him leave quite an impression with the public?
(a) Sermons.
(b) Plays.
(c) Healings of the sick.
(d) Songs.

10. What is the name of Pepys's wife's companion who lied?
(a) Clementine.
(b) Mary.
(c) Ashwell.
(d) Lady Lord Sandwich.

11. Pepys is offered money to impregnate someone. Who offers him the money?
(a) Jane.
(b) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(c) Pepys's uncle.
(d) Pepys' neighbor.

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

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

14. In July-December 1662, who commends Pepys?
(a) The King.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) The Duke of York.
(d) Lady Sandwich.

15. Why does Pepys order a wig from his barber?
(a) Because the Duke has one.
(b) Because he is balding.
(c) Because he hears the King is wearing one.
(d) Because his wife wants him to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys rate as the worst thing he has ever seen in his life?

2. What does Pepys do for cheaper entertainment in January-June, 1664?

3. What gift does Pepys receive for his wife?

4. In July-December 1662, who is rumored to have marriage problems?

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

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