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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Sir Charles Sydly arrested?
(a) Debauchery.
(b) Murder.
(c) Drunkenness.
(d) Adultery.

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

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

4. Who is Lord Sandwich having a possible affair with in July-December 1663?
(a) Ashwell.
(b) Jane.
(c) Pepys' wife.
(d) A daughter of Mrs. Becke.

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

6. What happens on New Year's Day 1662 when Pepys wakes up?
(a) He falls out of bed.
(b) He hates himself for not meeting last year's resolutions.
(c) He hits his wife in the nose.
(d) He goes to the bank.

7. In July-December 1660 entries, what does the reader find out about Pepys's relationship with his wife?
(a) That they both have remained loyal to his each other.
(b) That his wife has had affairs.
(c) That they were never in love.
(d) That Pepys has had affairs with other women.

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

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

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

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

12. 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.

13. What does Pepys think of a Midsummer Night's Dream?
(a) He does not like it.
(b) He likes it.
(c) He does not give an opinion.
(d) He didn't see it.

14. Who trusts Pepys to watch valuable jewels?
(a) Will.
(b) Pepys' cousin.
(c) The King.
(d) Lord Sandwich.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after the incident on New Year's Day 1662 when Pepys wakes up?

2. How does Pepys revise his vows about plays in January-June, 1664?

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

4. What does Pepys learn to do for himself in January-June, 1664?

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

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