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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What holiday is noted that Pepys observes in January-June 1661?
(a) Valentine's Day.
(b) President's Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) St. Patrick's Day.

2. Who is the victim of the crime that Pepys's witnesses in January-June, 1664?
(a) A woman he once fancied.
(b) A stranger.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) A relative.

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

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

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

6. What is one thing Pepys's wife does with her appearance in January-June 1661?
(a) She lets her eyebrows grow out.
(b) She gets a sword to wear as an accessory.
(c) She gets her teeth done.
(d) She dyes her hair.

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

8. What is Pepys's country house called?
(a) The Cabin.
(b) The Gardens.
(c) The Happy House.
(d) Halfway House.

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

10. Who takes lessons with Pepys in in January-June 1663?
(a) Will.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(d) His wife.

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

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

13. Who spends time at Pepys's home grieving after the lung cancer death?
(a) Jane.
(b) Pepys's father.
(c) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(d) Pepys's wife.

14. What gift does Pepys receive for his wife?
(a) Rings.
(b) Hairbows.
(c) Dresses.
(d) Gloves and gold pieces.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who receives the promotion to Treasurer?

3. When Pepys receives a promotion in January-June 1660, what does he become?

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

5. What becomes expense rises again in January-June 1662?

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