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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) His wife.
(c) The old assistant.
(d) Lord Sandwich.

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

3. What is Pepys feelings about his wife's need for a companion?
(a) He fights with her about it.
(b) He likes the idea.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) He has no feelings on the issue.

4. Whose rituals does Pepys think are absurd?
(a) Jews.
(b) Catholics.
(c) Lutherans.
(d) French.

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

6. Why was this anniversary celebrated in January-June 1660 a big deal at the time?
(a) It was a symbol of strength.
(b) Just because Pepys wanted to feel important.
(c) It was tradition to celebrate any surgery survival.
(d) It was considered major surgery then.

7. In July-December 1662, Pepys suspends his abstinence on wine and plays in celebration of what?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Michaelmas day.
(c) His birthday.
(d) Christmas.

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

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

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

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

12. Who is Pepys jealous of in in January-June 1663?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) Will.
(c) His wife's dance instructor.
(d) The King.

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

14. What event causes Pepys to suffer in the morning afterward?
(a) The coronation of the King.
(b) His birthday.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) St. Patrick's Day.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pepys suspect of theft in July-December 1660?

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

3. In July-December 1662, there is a rumor about money buried where?

4. Why was Sir Charles Sydly arrested?

5. How does Pepys celebrate having more money?

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